Programmes Facilitator

Rehab Enterprises Limited

Longford

On-site

EUR 33,000 - 35,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption

27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Rehab Enterprises Limited is seeking a Programmes Facilitator to work at Longford Autism Day Service. This permanent part-time position offers 26 hours per week in an inclusive workplace focused on supporting people with disabilities.

The role requires developing and delivering person-centred programmes while facilitating access to community resources. Candidates must have QQI Level 5 in Social Care and experience working with adults with disabilities.

Qualifications

At least QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent requires.
Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities wanted.
Experience of lone working and community support needed.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Person-Centred Planning process with service users.
Develop person-centred programmes based on user needs.
Support individuals in accessing community services.

Skills

Programme facilitation

Client handling

Supporting individuals

Lone working

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent

Health & Social Care graduate

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

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, 26 hours per week

Location: Longford Autism Day Service

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 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 €35,924.82 per annum.

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