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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 -Ref: 6207
Tullamore Autism Outreach Service 
Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Permanent Part-Time Contract (14 Hours)

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.

 Minimum Education & Skills required
•    Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
•    Essential : Full Clean Driving Licence and access to a car for business purposes is re-quired
•    Experience in the area of supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.
•    Experience in supporting community independence
•    Experience in the provision of personal care support
•    Knowledge and experience of local community resources is highly desirable

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 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 

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

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) 

Salary starting from point 1 € 29,374.7- point 5 €33,489.25 (pro rata), depending on experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024

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

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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