Day Activity Facilitator

Corlann; Limerick; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

22 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension

Flexible working hours

Full training provided

Full & Part-Time work

Career progression

Sick leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Corlann Limerick is seeking a Day Activities Facilitator to join our team in Limerick City. You will work with individuals in autism-specific units and general ID services, developing and implementing programmes tailored to each person’s needs.

A high degree of professionalism and the belief that people with intellectual disabilities have the right to participate in the community are essential. We offer competitive pay, 22 days annual leave, a defined benefit pension, flexible hours, full

Qualifications

• Third level qualification relevant to provision of service to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules) in community development, health or education.
• Full Manual Driving License (driving manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services.
• Prioritise welfare and wellbeing of the service user in all activities.
• Demonstrate high professionalism and empower people with learning disabilities.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Third level qualification in ID services

QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules) in community development/health/education

Full Manual Driving License

Job description

Corlann Limerick

Day Activities Facilitator

Location: Limerick City

Permanent Full Time, and Fixed Term full time contracts available.

Basic Instructor 13-point scale €36,291- €52,406 (pro-rata)

Positions are available in Autism specific units as well as general ID services.

There will be a supplementary panel formed for all Day Activity Facilitator posts within Corlann Limerick from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled.

Working with Corlann

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible.

In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• 22 days Annual Leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Full & Part-Time Work
• Career Progression
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs

The role of an Instructor

You will work as a member of a team and will participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. The prime consideration at all times must be for the welfare and wellbeing of the service user. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. You must have the ability to work with people who have a learning disability and must believe that that person has the right to live and participate in the community equally with other people. The position requires competence in conflict resolution and the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view.

Essential

• Have a third level qualification relevant to the provision of service to individuals with intellectual disabilities or at a minimum a QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules) in community development, health or education.
• Hold a Full Manual Driving License which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads
• Have a working knowledge of HSE’s New Directions Standards for Day Services & the Person Centred planning process

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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