Facilitator (25 hours per week)

Rezoomo; Leinster; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

14 days annual leave

Evening/weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Cara Pharmacy discount

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara invites applications for a Facilitator to provide person-centred support to adults with complex needs across residential, respite, day services in Ireland. The role is 25 hours per week with a rota-based schedule.

A full QQI Level 5 in Health Care is essential, and a valid Irish driving licence is desirable to support service transport. Fluent English, excellent communication, and the ability to work on your own initiative are key.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential (e.g. health, community, care sector).
• Genuine passion for providing person-centred support is key to success in the Facilitator role.

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: understand needs and priorities.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Be fun, patient, and kind while supporting daily living activities.
• Assist with community engagement and skill development.
• Help me understand my rights and make decisions with support.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Ability to work on own initiative

Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker

Programme planning

Person Centred Plans

Rotas / shifts on a rota

Driving licence (Irish)

Permission to work in Ireland

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

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

Description

25 hours per week

Job reference: FAC_DLS25_0110

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
• 14 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 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:

• 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