Community Support Officer

Candidate Brief

NOW Group are an award-winning social enterprise who deliver services across the island of Ireland supporting people with intellectual disabilities, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future.

We are passionate about changing lives and our focus is on outcomes and impact for individuals, their families and communities who are the most disadvantaged.  We support participants to have better health, a better education and a brighter future.  Our services are continually evolving as a result of co-design, participant feedback and project learning.

As Community Support Officer you will provide direct support to participants on NOW Group’s Community Opportunities programme by delivering a programme of daily activities to increase independent living and social skills. The post holder will work closely with other departments including our Employment and Training Services to encourage and support participants on their journey of progression from community services.

Location: Dublin 7 – on site role

Reports to: Community Development Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary scale: €34,000 per annum

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 11 statutory days (pro-rata)
• Health Cash Plan (on successful completion of probationary period)
• Access to confidential Staff Counseling
• Pension Scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working initiatives
• Wellbeing initiatives

Mission

Supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism into jobs with a future.

Vision

A society where people with intellectual disabilities live, work and socialise as valued citizens.

Please see full Job Description & Person Specification attached below.

To apply:

Applicants just need to fill in our application form at https://www.nowgroup.org/apply
Closing Date: Friday 4th April at 12pm.