Relief Programme Facilitator

Rehab Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionLeave

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 'go

Long Service Reward Scheme

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Rehab Group in Kilkenny invites applications for a Relief Programme Facilitator. You will work within a professional team delivering learning, social and recreational activities to people with disabilities, supporting valued community participation and independence.

The role emphasises person-centred planning and adaptive supports. Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care is required; a third level Health & Social Care qualification is desirable.

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 intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Be a key worker to service users to facilitate Person Centred Planning.
• Identify goals and supports for each service user and maintain records.
• Work with service users on day-to-day support needs.
• Develop and deliver person-centred programmes and maintain records.
• Support individuals and groups to access their community through activities.

Skills

Programme facilitation

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Health & Social Care degree

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. Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs. Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Relief Programme Facilitator- Ref: 19915 Kilkenny Day Service William Street, county Kilkenny, Eircode- R95 W8ER Fixed Term variable hour Contract

About the Role:

To be part of a professional team & progressive service supporting individuals with complex challenges to achieve and maintain valued roles in their community through learning, social and recreational opportunities. The successful candidate will be required to work in a way which reflects the values of Supported Self Directed Living, implementing the core values of New Directions. The candidate will have an innovative ability, together with drive, enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude. To facilitate individuals with their programme choices and demonstrate a passion to assist in enhancing the person's image in all settings. To facilitate programmes and projects that include educational, developmental, recreational and occupational themes and activities of the service, as appropriate. The candidate will work as a positive member of the team and make a conscious effort to investigate new opportunities and advocate the same for the best interest of the service users, service and team

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 intellectual disabilities as a primary diagnosis. Programme facilitation skills an advantage

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 work with service users with their day to day support needs
• 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.

Closing Date: 01st September 2026

We offer a competitive starting salary of € 16.38 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
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job Description

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services. The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer TPBN1_IJ