Facilitator (20 hours per week)

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Ireland; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

11 days annual leave pro rata

Evening/weekend premiums

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara requires a Facilitator for a day service in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. 20 hours per week on a rota basis.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, with a passion for person-centred support and community engagement. A full manual driving licence is required to operate service vehicles. We offer benefits including education support, pension with company contributions, sick pay, paid maternity/paternity leave, and paid breaks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker role and philosophy for people with complex needs.
• Programme planning using Person Centred Plans.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean driver’s licence (manual) essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to people with complex needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in the community and learning new skills.
• Be fun, engaging, patient and kind while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Initiative

Person-centred approach

Programme planning

Fluent English / communication

Drivers license

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Job reference: FAC_CELB20_0309

• 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 drivers licence (manual) essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Facilitator - Day service

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

20 hours per week

Job reference: FAC_CELB20_0309

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 drivers licence (manual) 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 leave
• 11 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 (manual) 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