Facilitator in County Dublin | Autism Initiatives Ireland Jobs

OASIS Group; Place; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A specialist support organization is seeking a Facilitator to provide person-centered support for individuals with autism. This role requires a QQI level 5 qualification in Health/Care and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and community engagement. The position offers various benefits including education support and a company pension.

Prestations

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with contribution

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend work

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• A genuine passion for providing person centred support is key.

Responsabilités

• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in the community and help learn new skills.

Connaissances

Ability to work on own initiative

Fluent English and excellent communication skills

Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role

Programme Planning Person Centred Plans

Formation

QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care

Description du poste

Since first opening our doors in 2007, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services. Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives. Working alongside our colleagues in the UK (established in 1972) our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families.

Description

39 hours per week

Job reference: FAC_DUBH_2309

Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator:

• A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications required for a Facilitator:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Facilitator. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Skills/Abilities required of a Facilitator:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Facilitator who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Full Job Specification available on request

Interview Step

• Shortlist
• Call
• Interview
• Offer

Health insurance

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Autism Initiatives Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer