COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER, Wexford

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

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
• 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 1 years’ experience is required.
• Access to a car for business purposes insured in your name 

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 € 27,146.01- point 5 €30,948.39, depending on experience.

Closing Date: 27th June, 2024

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