Posted 12 July, 2026
Community Support Worker
Rehab Group
Waterford, Waterford, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 2118951215
Job description
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 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Community Support Worker- Req 18949
Rehabcare Waterford Adult Day Services
Anchor Resource Centre -Co. Waterford
Permanent Full-time 39 hours
About the Role:
To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of clients with intellectual, physical and or mental health disability., some who may present with behaviors that challenge Supporting clients in their communities and some in their own home, working towards optimizing their social, psychological, intellectual, domestic community living and daily living functioning .
What we're looking for:
Your Responsibilities
Closing Date: 14 August 2026. Face-to-face interviews will take place during the week commencing 24 August 2026
Salary Details : Community Support Worker- We offer a competitive starting salary of € 31,561.56 -€ 35,982.43 per annum (Points 1-5 of the scale), based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €43,731.06 per annum.
What we Offer:
To view the full extensive job description please, click 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
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 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Community Support Worker- Req 18949
Rehabcare Waterford Adult Day Services
Anchor Resource Centre -Co. Waterford
Permanent Full-time 39 hours
About the Role:
To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of clients with intellectual, physical and or mental health disability., some who may present with behaviors that challenge Supporting clients in their communities and some in their own home, working towards optimizing their social, psychological, intellectual, domestic community living and daily living functioning .
What we're looking for:
- Minimum QQI Level 5 preference is for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working with clients with Autism is highly desirable or a willingness to develop skills in this area is essential
- Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programmes
- Minimum of one year work experience in the area of intellectual, physical and or mental health disability
- Experience of working 1:1 with clients in the community
- Experience of promoting self-advocacy
- Experience in the provision of personal care
- Strong IT and reporting skills
- Full clean driving license
Your Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and monitor community-based programmes that promote educational, recreational, and occupational inclusion, in collaboration with families, teams, and community partners.
- Establish a respectful working relationship with service users, setting mutual expectations and ensuring honesty, transparency, and shared responsibility.
- Support the individual in building a positive self-image, including personal presentation and social inclusion that aligns with their age and culture.
- Develop and maintain a community profile based on the individual's interests, to identify meaningful roles and opportunities for participation.
- Keep accurate, up-to-date records using RehabCare's online system, ensuring compliance with data protection and quality standards.
Closing Date: 14 August 2026. Face-to-face interviews will take place during the week commencing 24 August 2026
Salary Details : Community Support Worker- We offer a competitive starting salary of € 31,561.56 -€ 35,982.43 per annum (Points 1-5 of the scale), based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €43,731.06 per annum.
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 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
