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Community Support Worker - Neuro Rehabilitation 

Permanent Contract for 31 hours per week

Location: Acquired Brain Injury service, Galway City.

Job Purpose

The Community Support Worker will assist the Community Services Manager and Team Leader in the delivery of a quality individual focused service.  They will work individually and as part of a team providing high quality care and rehabilitative support to adults with Acquired Brain Injury and/or other neurological conditions in the community in a person centred service. They will be responsible for implementing and ensuring RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.

What we’re looking for:

• QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent at a minimum, level 6 desirable.

• Experience in the area of supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.

• Experience supporting people with ABI and/or neurological conditions.

• Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programme.

• 2 years’ experience is desirable in the provision of community and service based programmes and activities to promote independence and meet the needs, choices and abilities of individuals.

• Experience of facilitation, implementation and review of Support/Care Plans.

Specific duties & responsibilities

• To support service users living in supported accommodation and in their own homes to carry out rehabilitation programmes for physical, cognitive and emotional impairment to maximize their quality of life.

• To help implement short term person led, rehabilitation goals as part of a short term neuro rehabilitation programme offered by the service to those living with a neurological condition.

• To liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and other personnel, as directed by the management team,  to ensure the best quality of service with the individuals as directed by community services manager.

• To carry out any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post

• To contribute to the overall development of the service and promote a positive image of the service users and RehabCare services.

• To maintain a high delivery of service in line with Health and Safety standards and regulations

• To adhere to and ensure the required standards in line with HIQA regulations and reporting to HIQA is maintained

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, logistical and IT skills

• To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary for delivery of service to the individuals

• To support the individual with all aspects of activities of daily living such as potentially helping with personal care, budgeting , grocery and personal shopping, planning and booking of appointments, record keeping and communication between the individual and all other agencies that may be involved in the wrap around care for the person.

Additional Requirements:

• A flexible shift system will operate
• Lone Working
• A full, clean driving license

Salary starting from point 1 €29,374.70 to point 5 €33,489.25  (pro rata, based on a 39-hour full-time work week), is subject to experience and qualification.

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)

How to Apply:

Submit your application by 29/10/2025

Please download the full job description for more information here: Job Description

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer