Facilitator - Part-time

Autism A Chara; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Flexible schedules

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Development + Growth

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Wicklow Town is seeking a Facilitator to support adults with autism in daily living, community participation, and person-centred planning. You will work 24 hours per week delivering compassionate, tailored support.

The role emphasizes respectful communication, flexibility, and collaboration with families and carers. A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a valid Irish work permit are essential; a full driving licence is desirable for outreach duties.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Experience in supporting adults with complex needs is desirable.
• Full, clean driver's licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Daily living assistance

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Who We Are

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

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 Show more

Description

Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow

24 hours per week

Reference: FAC_WHPT_0911

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recentl y we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, independent Irish charity. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support, our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities, our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

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
• 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!
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
• Qualifications required: A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector)
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person-Centred Plans
• Full, clean drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

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