Facilitator (39 hours per week)

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/weekend premium

Bike to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount at Cara Pharmacy

Career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, is seeking a Facilitator to support day service participants. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement within a person-centred framework.

Full-time, 39 hours per week, on-site work with shift rosters and a strong emphasis on compassionate support. Applicants should hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification, have a full clean Irish driving licence, and be able to drive service vehicles.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Passion for person-centred support is key.
• Experience with complex needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in community activities.
• Help clients learn new skills and participate in activities.
• Support rights and decision-making processes.

Skills

Own initiative

Staff awareness

Programme planning

Person-centred plans

Fluent English

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Job Reference: FAC_DUBH_1208

Facilitator - Day service

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

39 hours per week

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
• 22 days annual leave
• 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.