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

Relief Community Support Worker
Galway Oasis Day & Outreach Service
Co Galway
Fixed Term Contract 6 months, Variable hours

Job Purpose

This is a new service aimed at providing a range of supports to School Leavers and RT leavers between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living and community integration, personal development, social interactions and work opportunities for people with Autism. Additional positions likewise have the purpose to support these areas for people with Autism, intellectual disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities. To assist in the delivery of individualised community support packages to a number of clients with intellectual, physical and or mental health disability some of whom may present with behaviors’ that challenge . This includes the provision of individual programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service-users.

Minimum Education & Skills required
 QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care
 Previous experience of working in the Community
 Experience of working 1:1 in the community or n a persons home.
 Understanding and knowledge of intellectual, Autism, physical and or mental health disability

Job Duties & Responsibilities
 To enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate in to their local community and access local resources.
 To ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice
 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.

Additional requirements
 Full Clean Driving Licence
 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
 A flexible shift system will operate

Staff Benefits
 Company Pension Scheme
 Paid maternity leave
 Paid paternity leave
 27 days annual leave
 Bike to work scheme
 Tax saver travel scheme
 Income protection

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: Friday 30th Sept Interviews will take place week commencing the 10th Oct

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer