Facilitator (20 hours per week)

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Dublin; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Annual leave pro rata

Evening/weekend pay premium

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara seeks a Facilitator - Day service in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. 20 hours per week, rota-based shifts. Full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, with a passion for person-centred support guiding daily interactions and activity planning.

The role requires a full, clean Irish driving licence for service vehicle duties and permission to work in Ireland. Team members enjoy pension, sick pay, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification essential.
• Passion for person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to people with complex needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Support individuals to engage in the community.
• Plan and deliver individual programmes.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Own initiative

Key Worker philosophy

Programme Planning

Person Centred Plans

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Job reference: FPT_DH20_1009

• 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 essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Facilitator - Day service

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

20 hours per week

Job reference: FPT_DH20_1009

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 essential 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 leave11 days annual leave pro rata based on hours worked
• 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 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 essential 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

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.