Programmes Facilitator

The Rehab Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption lea

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 up‑

Long Service Reward Scheme

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Programme Facilitator at the Galway Resource Centre. This 12-month fixed-term contract requires 15 hours per week and reports to the Community Service Manager.

You will develop person-centred programmes, support service users in choosing activities, and work within a person-centred service delivery model. QQI Level 5 in Social Care is required; experience with adults with intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people with mental health issues.
• Programme facilitation skills are an advantage; client handling experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Be a key worker to service users and facilitate Person-Centred Planning, identifying goals and required supports.
• Develop and deliver person-centred programmes and maintain records.
• Support individuals and groups to access the community by facilitating activities and programmes.
• Work on your own initiative as a lone worker and liaise with team members to ensure high-quality service.
• Observe Rehab Group rules, regulations and procedures at all times.
• Promote independence and community integration for service users.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards in the service and transport, using safety equipment as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with service users, families and external agencies.

Skills

Programme facilitation

Client handling

Adult support experience

Lone working

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Third-level health & social care degree (desirable)

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

12-month Fixed Term Contract, 15 hours per week

Location

Galway Resource Centre, 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.

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.

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

• 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

Salary starting from point 1€33,217.35 to point 5 €34,939.17 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 Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer

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.