Relief Programmes Facilitator

Rehab Enterprises

Connacht

On-site

EUR 19,000 - 26,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Health and Wellbeing programme

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Relief Programmes Facilitator in Mayo. You will support service users in making choices, developing person-centred programmes across independent living, personal development, and activities within a quality-of-life framework.

You will work as a key worker, deliver programmes, and ensure records are maintained. The role requires flexibility, driving, and a commitment to safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience in relevant setting with person-centred plans.
Experience in designing, developing and providing programmes to meet service users’ needs.
Experience of promoting independence and community integration.
Flexibility to work evenings and travel as required.

Responsibilities

Act as a key worker to service users and identify goals via Person Centred Planning.
Develop and deliver person-centred programmes and maintain required records.
Support access to community activities and liaise with external agencies and families.
Work as a lone worker when required and communicate with team members to ensure high-quality service.
Adhere to Rehab Group rules, policies, and safety guidelines at all times.
Promote independence and community integration through community-based liaison.

Skills

Person-centred planning

Community support

Lone working

Autism/mental health awareness

Flexible hours

Driving licence

Health & safety

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Third level health & social care qualification

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!

Relief Programmes Facilitator

12-month Fixed Term Contract, variable hours per week

Location: Castlebar Spencer Place, Mayo

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

1-year minimum experience of working in a relevant Setting with 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.
Experience of lone working and supporting people in the community in line with New Directions.
Experience of supporting adults with Autism and Mental Health difficulties.
Experience of supporting adults with physical disabilities and people with non-verbal communication.
A specific interest in services, activities and programmes to cater for the needs of persons with mental health issues/diagnosis.
Experience of maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice.
Experience of promoting Self Advocacy with service users.
Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the service. Evening work on occasion may be required.
Experience of supporting service users with achieving work opportunities is desirable.

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

Full driving licence is essential. This Role requires travel.
Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage.

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 point 1 €33,217.35 (pro rata), €16.37 per hour.

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