Day Opportunities Programme Assistant in Carrick on Suir

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Carrick-on-Suir; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland are recruiting a Programme Assistant to join The Journeyman Programme in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary. This part-time permanent role covers 35 hours per week with a salary of €32,526 - €42,730 per annum.

You will be part of a committed team within a leading national organisation supporting people with disabilities. The ideal candidate holds a QQI Level 5 Major Award (or equivalent), with at least 1 year experience, strong IT and communication skills, and a full

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent in Community/Health/Social Care.
• 1 year experience with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities.
• Understanding of national policy developments in Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism.
• Ability to follow plans and methods to meet ongoing needs of individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills; IT proficiency including MS Office.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow plans

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award

Equivalent qualification in Community/Health or Social Care

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

A Programme Assistant

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for A Programme Assistant to join our team in The Journeyman Programme Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary.

Job Title: Programme Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time (35 hours per week)

Salary: € 32,526 - € 42,730 per annum

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

• Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
• Have 1 years experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.

Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism

An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, as developed by the HSE. A willingness to work in promoting this model within your role

• An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer