Facilitator (30 hours per week)

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Company pension

Sick pay

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Annual leave 17 days

Evening/weekend rates

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount at Cara Pharmacy

Career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara seeks a dedicated Facilitator to support day service participants. The role is 30 hours per week, requiring a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a driver’s licence to operate service vehicles.

The facilitator will work on rota shifts, promoting person-centred care and community engagement for individuals with complex needs. We offer education support, a company pension, sick pay and health care plans, paid leave including maternity/paternity, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• 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: Person Centred Plans.
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis.
• Full, clean Irish driver’s licence with ability to drive service vehicles.
• Permission to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support people with complex needs in day-to-day activities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living routines.
• Engage the person in community activities and skill-building.
• Implement person-centred plans and adapt to individual needs.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Own initiative

Awareness of Key Worker role

Programme planning

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Job reference: FAC_DUBH30_1609

• 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

30 hours per week

Job reference: FAC_DUBH30_1609

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 leave
• 17 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.