We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

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Community Support Worker

Fixed Term Contract, 30 hours per week

Location: Galway

About the Role:

To support in the delivery of individualised community support to a number of individuals with Disabilities/ASD /Deaf or physical/sensory disabilities. Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities.  Supporting individuals to optimise their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within community. This role will also involve providing 1:1 support to an individual with social activities as well as working with groups in the community in line with the HSE New Directions policy and guidelines. This role may require travel across locations in Galway city and county.

What We’re Looking For:

*         Experience in the area of supporting individuals with Intellectual Disability/ Autism or physical/sensory disabilities.

*         Track record of supporting individuals to identify and experience meaningful experiences in their local community.

*         Knowledge and experience of local community resources is highly desirable.

*         Skill base in promoting independent living skills.

*         Ability to support individuals with making positive life choices and increased access to obtaining a valued role in their local community.

*         Experience of promoting self-advocacy.

*         Experience in the provision of personal care support.

*         Experience in supporting community independence.

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.

Your Responsibilities:

*         To plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community. To ensure best practice in line with up-to-date research regarding Quality-of-Life improvements. To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community-based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.

*         To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.

*         To ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.

*         To ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to the requirements of each individual.

*         To enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate into their local community and access local resources.

*         To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.

*         To comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use of appliances and equipment. To follow Risk assessments that are agreed and in place.

Additional Requirements:

*         Full driving licence is essential.

*         Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.

*         Willingness to participate in Rehab Care training programme and relevant external training opportunities as they arise

*         Irish Sign Language desirable.

If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

Salary  point 1 €29,374.7 

What We Offer:

    Company Pension Scheme     Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave     Educational leave     27 days annual leave     Bike to work scheme     Tax saver travel scheme     Income protection     Unpaid leave 

•    Health and Wellbeing programme     Company credit union scheme     Employee discount scheme     Digital Doctor     Financial support for studying and study leave     Long Service Reward Scheme     Sick leave *    Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Closing Date: 11th December 2025

Please download the full job description for more information.

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer