Facilitator (Flexi part-time)

Autism A Chara; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with companycontrib?

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

Annual leave pro rata

Premium rates for evening and weekend

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Facilitator for our Day Service in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. This role is 15 hours per week, supporting people with complex needs through person-centred approaches and working on a rota basis.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, with a full driving licence and the ability to work independently. The position offers strong development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker roles and philosophy for complex needs.
• Programme planning and person-centred plans experience.
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence and ability to drive service vehicles.
• Permission to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Be fun, engaging, patient and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in the community and help learn new skills.
• Help me understand my rights and support decision-making.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

rota-based shifts

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Tools

Irish driving licence

Job description

Job reference: FPT_DH15_0810

Facilitator - Day service

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

15 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
• 8.4 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.