Life Skills & Support Facilitator — Community Services

Kare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension scheme

Salary protection plan

Flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via ESDA.ie

Career development

Job summary

Kare is recruiting for an Instructor/Facilitator for Day/Local Services in County Kildare. This is a permanent, full-time role of 35 hours per week, with salary scale €19.94 to €30.66 hourly DOE.

You will work with adults with intellectual disabilities, facilitating assessments, plans and community participation. The role requires QQI Level 5 in relevant care fields, a full Irish driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in relevant care field is required.
• Full, clean manual Irish driving licence is essential.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland without sponsorship.
• Understanding of person-centred planning and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Play a role in the completion of Assessment of Need for individuals and in development, implementation and evaluation of an Individual Support Plan.
• Support individuals to achieve goals and access healthcare information.
• Assist with medication and personal care per Kare policies.
• Support engagement with Kare's Advocacy structure.
• Maintain communication with families and stakeholders.
• Keep financial records for individuals and the unit per Kare policies.
• Uphold high professional standards and confidentiality.
• Drive Kare vehicles to support service users.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker

Full, clean Irish driving licence

Job description

Kare is recruiting for an Instructor/Facilitator for Day/Local Services in County Kildare. This is a permanent, full-time role of 35 hours per week, with salary scale €19.94 to €30.66 hourly DOE.

You will work with adults with intellectual disabilities, facilitating assessments, plans and community participation. The role requires QQI Level 5 in relevant care fields, a full Irish driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.