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Relief Community Support Worker - Ref 3989

Arklow Outreach Service County Wicklow

Fixed Term Variable hour Contract

Job Purpose

To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.  Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities.  Supporting individuals to optimize 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.

What we’re looking for:

    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

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 the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.

Additional requirements

    A flexible shift system will operate 
    Lone Working

    A full, clean driving license, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience is required.
    Access to a car for business purposes

Closing Date: Monday, 12th May  2025

Salary at  point 1 €14.48 per hour .

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)

To view the full extensive job description please, click apply here Job Description

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