Relief Program Facilitator

The Rehab Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Health and Wellbeing programme

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Ireland is seeking a Relief Programme Facilitator on a fixed-term contract (6 months) with variable hours at the Newport, Co Tipperary location. The role involves person-centred planning, developing programmes for independent living, personal development and activities, requiring QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent, and experience with adults with intellectual disabilities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
• A third level graduate in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people with mental health issues.
• Programme facilitation skills and client handling experience are advantageous.
• Experience of lone working and community support per New Directions.

Responsibilities

• Act as key worker to facilitate Person-Centred Planning and record keeping.
• Develop and deliver person-centred programmes to meet service user needs.
• Support individuals and groups to access community activities and maintain records.
• Work independently as a lone worker and liaise with the team to ensure quality service.
• Comply with Rehab Group rules and promote safe, respectful service delivery.
• Promote independence and community integration in collaboration with local stakeholders.
• Ensure health and safety and safe transport, using required safety equipment.

Skills

QQI Level 5

Social Care

Third level graduate desirable

Experience with intellectual disabilit

Programme facilitation

Lone working experience

Education

Health & Social Care degree

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.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Relief Programmes Facilitator

Fixed Term Contract 6 Months , Variable hours

Location: Limerick Day Service, Newport, Co Tipperary

About the Role:

Reporting to the Community Service Manager through the Programmes Supervisor, the post holder will facilitate service users in their choices, developing programmes within the context of a person-centred model of service delivery. The programmes may include independent living, personal development and occupational and leisure activities, within the context of a quality-of-life model.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
• A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues.
• Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage.
• Experience of lone working and supporting people in the community in line with New Directions.

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.

Your Responsibilities:

• To be a key worker to service users in order to facilitate the Person-Centred Planning process. To identify goals and supports required by individual service users and maintain records as required.
• To develop and deliver person centred programmes to meet the needs of service users as identified through Person Centred Planning and to maintain the required records.
• To support individuals and groups in accessing their community to meet identified needs by facilitating activities and programmes and any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Programmes Supervisor / Community Services Manager.
• To work on own initiative as a lone worker and to liaise with relevant team members to ensure that service users receive the highest standard of service. To communicate with external agencies and families and maintaining the relevant records.
• To observe all rules and regulations of the RehabCare services ensuring that all relevant Rehab Group administrative rules, regulations policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To promote and support independence and community integration in your approach with the service user group including liaising with key community-based personnel in pursuit of accessible community activities in accordance with the service user’s choices and aspirations.
• To comply with health and safety legislation and be proactive in maintaining highest standards of safety, hygiene and good housekeeping within the service. To ensure the safe transportation of clients when using transport, by adhering to the use of all safety equipment, as appropriate.
• To ensure all interaction with the service-user is approached in a professional manner and with dignity and respect and to report any concerns to the Programmes Supervisor or Community Services Manager as appropriate.

Additional Requirements:

• Hold a full, clean manual driving license for at least two years.
• This Role requires travel.

If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

Salary : €16.38

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
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer