Programme Facilitator - Specified Contract

The Rehab Group; Shannon; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Annual leave 27d

Bike to work

Tax saver travel

Income protection

Study support

Health program

Digital Doctor

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Shannon is seeking a Programmes Facilitator to join our community services team on a permanent contract (35 hours per week). You will develop and deliver person-centred programmes, supporting independence and community participation.

Reporting to the Community Services Manager, you will work as a lone worker, travel as required, and maintain records while promoting safety and dignity in all interactions with service users and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be a key worker and facilitate Person-Centred Planning with service users.
• Develop and deliver person-centred programmes and maintain records.
• Support individuals to access their community and coordinate activities.
• Work independently as a lone worker and liaise with team members and families.
• Comply with Rehab Group policies and promote independence and safety.

Skills

QQI Level 5

Health & Social Care degree

Adult disability support

Programme facilitation

Client handling

Lone worker

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Health & Social Care degree

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 Contract, 35 hours per week

Location: Shannon Resource Centre

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.

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:

• Hold a full, clean manual driving license for at least two years.
• 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€33,217.35 to point 13 €35,924.82 per annum, based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to€35,924.82per annum.

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
• 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

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