September 4, 2024

RehabCare

Letterkenny

OTHER

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Job Description:

A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.
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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

Community Support Worker
Letterkenny Day Service,
Letterkenny, County Donegal
Permanent Contract, 30 hours

Job Purpose
The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living, community integration, personal development, social interactions and work opportunities for an individual who is part of Rehab Care services. There may also be scope within the contract to provide support for individuals with Autism or physical and sensory disabilities. The post will focus on assisting in the delivery of individualised community support packages to an individual with a history of mental health challenges. This includes the provision of individual programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of this person.

Minimum Education & Skills required

QQI level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
Previous experience of working in the Community
Experience of working 1:1 in the community
Understanding and knowledge of intellectual, physical and or mental health disability.

Job Duties & 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 ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice

Additional requirements

Full Clean Driving Licence and access to a car for business purposes is required
To promote and be actively involved in teamwork at all times.
To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and other personnel as directed by the Community Services Manager
To maintain a basic knowledge of first aid/personal care and to implement good hygiene practices.

Staff Benefits

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)

*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance*

To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page.
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.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17th September 2024.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.