Facilitator

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Wicklow; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

17 days annual leave pro rata

Premium rates for evening/weekend work

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG) is seeking a Facilitator to support adults in a day service in Wicklow Town. The role is 30 hours per week and requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification, with the ability to implement person-centred plans and work on a rota basis.

Applicants should have Fluent English, strong communication skills and be willing to work shifts. A full driving licence in Ireland is desirable to drive service vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification
• Knowledge of person-centred support for people with complex needs
• Good planning and ability to implement person-centred plans
• Fluent English with strong communication skills
• Valid Irish driving licence desired to drive service vehicles

Responsibilities

• Learn about the person supported, their needs and preferences
• Adapt communication style to suit individual needs
• Be engaging, patient and kind while supporting daily living activities
• Assist with routines and community engagement
• Support rights understanding and decision-making

Skills

Initiative

Key Worker/Support Worker role

Person-centred planning

Communication skills

Driver's licence (Irish)

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Tools

Irish driving licence

Job description

Job reference: FAC_WICKH30_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

Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow

30 hours per week

Job reference: FAC_WICKH30_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
• 17 days annual leave pro rata
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• 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 Support Worker. 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 Irish 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:

• 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