Facilitator

Autism A Chara; Tallaght; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Sabbatical leave

Public transport help

Employee assistance

Staff discounts

Team events

Advancement opportunities

Birthday day off

Work life balance

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Cycle to work

E-learning opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Autism A Chara is seeking a Facilitator to provide tailored support for adults with autism across residential, respite, day, and community services in Ireland. The role emphasizes learning individual needs, adapting communication, and helping with daily living activities, independence, and community involvement.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification and permission to work in Ireland are essential. We offer extensive benefits and development opportunities, with a focus on compassionate,

Formación

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs.
• Programme planning and Person-Centred plans.

Responsabilidades

• Learn about me: understand needs and priorities.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Be fun, engaging, patient and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in the community.
• Help learn new skills.
• Support rights and decision-making.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

Driving licence desirable

Educación

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Descripción del empleo

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Com

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, independent Irish charity. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.

Description

Job reference: FAC_TALL_0311

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, independent Irish charity. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.

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.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support, our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities, our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with employer contribution
• Sick Pay
• Access to Health Care plans
• 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: A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector)
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person-Centred Plans
• Full, clean drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

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

Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.

Interview Steps

• Shortlist
• Call
• Interview
• Offer

• Health insurance
• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• Life insurance
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Sabbatical Leave
• Public Transport Assistance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Team Bonding Events
• Opportunities for Advancement
• An extra day off on your Birthday
• Work/Life Balance
• Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• E-Learning and Development opportunities

Autism A Chara is an Equal Opportunity Employer