Facilitator

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG)

Arklow

On-site

EUR 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

19 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG) is seeking a Facilitator for the Arklow day service. The role focuses on person-centred support, planning, and community engagement, with shifts on a rota basis.

A full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, plus a genuine passion for supporting people with complex needs. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to facilitate planning, support independence, and help individuals access community activities while meeting

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
Genuine passion for providing person-centred support is key.

Responsibilities

Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
Adapt communication style to suit individual needs.
Be fun and engaging, with patience and kindness.
Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
Support engagement in the community and help learn new skills, rights, and decisions.

Skills

Initiative

Key Worker/Support Worker awareness

Person-centred planning

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Job reference: FAC_ARKS_1509

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
Full, clean Irish drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles
Permission to work in Ireland essential

Facilitator - Day service

Arklow, Co. Wicklow

35 hours per week

Job reference: FAC_ARKS_1509

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
Full, clean Irish drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles
Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

Access to Education Support Scheme
Company pension with company contribution
Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans
Paid Maternity leave
Paid Paternity leave
19 days annual leave
Premium rates for evening and weekend work
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
Paid breaks
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
Full, clean drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Facilitator who can: