Programme Facilitator

Rehab Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive disability services organization in Galway seeks a Programmes Facilitator to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include developing and delivering person-centred programmes, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and promoting independence. The ideal candidate has a QQI Level 5 in Social Care, experience in community-based settings, and fluency in Irish is highly desirable. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities and mental health issues.
• Knowledge of New Directions and community-based programmes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Person-Centred Planning for service users.
• Develop person-centred programmes and maintain required records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities

Fluency in Irish

Understanding of Irish Sign Language

Programme facilitation skills

Client handling experience

Knowledge of community-based programmes

Health, Safety, Hygiene knowledge

Flexible working hours

Experience in personal assistance

Experience in promoting self-advocacy

Education

Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Manual driving license

Job description

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Programmes Facilitator

Permanent, 30 hours per week

Location: Costello Resource Centre, Casla, Galway

About the Role

Reporting to the Community Service Manager through the Programmes Supervisor, the post holder will facilitate service users in their choices, developing programmes within the context of a person‑centred model of service delivery. The programmes may include independent living, personal development and occupational and leisure activities, within the context of a quality‑of‑life model and the HSE New Directions Interim Standards. The role will be based from the Resource Centre in Casla, Co. Galway.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent – desirable
• Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues
• Fluency in Irish – highly desirable
• Understanding of Irish Sign Language – highly desirable
• Programme facilitation skills an advantage; client handling experience an advantage
• Experience of working in a relevant setting with the experience of facilitating and implementing person‑centred plans, experience in the design, development and provision of programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users including providing support in the area of independent living skills and community integration for persons with intellectual disability
• Good knowledge of New Directions and community based programmes
• Experience in the provision of personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling
• Experience and understanding of lone working and supporting people in the community in line with New Directions
• A specific interest in services, activities and programmes
• Experience of maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice
• Experience of promoting Self Advocacy with service users
• Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the service

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.

Your Responsibilities

• Be a key worker to service users in order to facilitate the Person‑Centred Planning process; identify goals and supports required by individual service users and maintain records as required.
• Develop and deliver person‑centred programmes to meet the needs of service users as identified through Person‑Centred Planning and maintain the required records.
• Support individuals and groups in accessing their community to meet identified needs by facilitating activities and programmes and any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Programmes Supervisor / Community Services Manager.
• Work on own initiative as a lone worker and liaise with relevant team members to ensure that service users receive the highest standard of service. Communicate with external agencies and families and maintain the relevant records.
• Observe all rules and regulations of the RehabCare services ensuring that all relevant Rehab Group administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Promote and support independence and community integration in your approach with the service user group including liaising with key community‑based personnel in pursuit of accessible community activities in accordance with the service user’s choices and aspirations.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and be proactive in maintaining highest standards of safety, hygiene and good housekeeping within the service. Ensure the safe transportation of clients when using transport, by adhering to the use of all safety equipment, as appropriate.
• Ensure all interaction with the service‑user is approached in a professional manner and with dignity and respect and report any concerns to the Programmes Supervisor or Community Services Manager as appropriate.

Additional Requirements

• Full manual driving licence is essential.
• Must have experience in working with people with disabilities and mental health issues.
• To work on your own initiative when appropriate.
• This role requires travel.
• If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.
• A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

Salary starting from point 1 € 32,566.03 to point 5 € 34,254.09 (pro‑rata), is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

What We Offer

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave; Educational leave
• 27 days annual leave; Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme; Income protection
• Unpaid leave; Health and Wellbeing programme
• Company credit union scheme; Employee discount scheme
• Digital Doctor; Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme; Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

How to Apply

Submit your application by 08/12/2025.

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in‑person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.