Programme Facilitator

The Rehab Group

Sligo

On-site

EUR 33,217 - 35,924

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Parental Leave

Educational Leave

Annual Leave

Bike to Work

Tax Saver Travel

Income Protection

Unpaid Leave

Health & Wellbeing

Credit Union

Employee Discount

Digital Doctor

Study Support

Long Service Reward

Sick Leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Sligo is seeking a Programs Facilitator to lead and deliver person-centred programmes for service users. The role involves facilitating independent living, personal development, and community activities within a quality-lifestyle framework.

Reporting to the Community Service Manager, you will work as a key worker, maintain records, and liaise with families and external agencies. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
A third level graduate in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

Be a key worker to service users and support Person Centred Planning.
Develop and deliver person-centred programmes and maintain records.
Support individuals to access the community and facilitate activities.
Work as a lone worker and liaise with team members to ensure high-quality service.
Adhere to Rehab Group rules and promote independence and community integration.

Skills

Person-Centred Planning

Lone Working

Community Engagement

Driving Licence

Education

QQI Level 5

Health & Social Care Degree (desirable)

Job description

Programmes Facilitator

Permanent Contract, Part Time 35 hours per week

Location: Sligo Resource Centre, Sligo

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.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues.
Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage.
Experience of lone working and supporting people in the community in line with New Directions.
If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.

Your Responsibilities:

To be a key worker to service users in order to facilitate the Person‑Centred Planning process. To identify goals and supports required by individual service users and maintain records as required.
To develop and deliver person centred programmes to meet the needs of service users as identified through Person Centred Planning and to maintain the required records.
To 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.
To work on own initiative as a lone worker and to liaise with relevant team members to ensure that service users receive the highest standard of service. To communicate with external agencies and families and maintaining the relevant records.
To observe all rules and regulations of the RehabCare services ensuring that all relevant Rehab Group administrative rules, regulations policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
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.
To comply with health and safety legislation and be proactive in maintaining highest standards of safety, hygiene and good housekeeping within the service. To ensure the safe transportation of clients when using transport, by adhering to the use of all safety equipment, as appropriate.
To ensure all interaction with the service‑user is approached in a professional manner and with dignity and respect and to report any concerns to the Programmes Supervisor or Community Services Manager as appropriate.

Additional Requirements: