Programme Facilitator - Fixed-Term

Rehab Enterprises; Ireland; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Rehab Group in Ireland seeks a Programs Facilitator to promote independent living and community integration for individuals with diverse needs. The role focuses on facilitating educational, developmental, recreational, and occupational programmes tailored to each service user.

The ideal candidate will have QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent, with a willingness to pursue further training, and at least one year of relevant experience in designing and delivering activities that support

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
• A third level graduate in Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Additional qualification/experience in supporting adults with Autism would be desirable.
• Willingness to attend conferences / training courses when necessary.
• 1 year minimum experience in a relevant setting with person-centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to living the organisational values of teamwork, dignity, justice, advocacy and quality.
• Act as a key worker to service users to facilitate Person Centred Planning and maintain required records.
• Develop and deliver person-centred programmes to meet service user needs and maintain records.

Skills

Willingness to train

Conferences attendance

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Third level graduate in Health & Social Care

Autism-related qualification desirable

Job description

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

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 – Ref 20869

Fixed Term Variable hour Contract, 39 hours per week

Location: Grand Canal House ,Tullamore, Co Offaly

About The Role

To promote and support independent living and community integration of individuals with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental health challenges. Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities. To facilitate in the educational, developmental, recreational and occupational programmes and activities of the service, as appropriate. Programmes will be designed to match the service user’s needs and capabilities while allowing him/her to develop his/her full potential and will be implemented at an appropriate time and setting in order to give maximum support.

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.
• Additional qualification/experience in supporting adults with Autism would be desirable.
• Willingness to attend conferences / training courses when necessary
• 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant Settingwith 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.

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

• A commitment to living the organisational values of Team work, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• A full, clean driving licence, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience is desirable.

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.

We offer a competitive starting salary of €16.38– €17.23 per hour (Points 1–5 of the scale), based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €17.71 per hour.

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)

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