Senior Facilitator

Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in social care is seeking a Senior Facilitator to provide crucial support to individuals with autism. The ideal candidate will hold a QQI level 7 qualification and possess excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living and personal care, promoting engagement, and adapting communication to meet individual needs. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with contribution

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening/weekend work

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Discount scheme with pharmacy providers

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/Studies or relevant degree required.
• Proven experience in care plans and support for individuals with complex needs.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist individuals to engage in their community and learn new skills.
• Deliver support according to the person's care plan and needs.

Skills

Communication

Key worker role awareness

Ability to work on own initiative

Understanding of autism

Education

QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/Studies

Relevant 3rd Level Qualification (e.g., Social Work, Psychology)

Job description

Senior Facilitator - Day service

Job reference - SFAC_CELBH_0306

Essential criteria for the position of Senior Facilitator:

• A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level ie; Social Work, Psychology is essential
• Awareness of key worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs.
• Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
• Available to work shifts on a rota basis
• Full, manual drivers licence essential
• Permission to work in Ireland essential
  
  

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a paid, detailed induction before joining our services.
  
  

Qualifications required for a Senior Facilitator:

A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 7)

Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Facilitator:

• Awareness of key worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs.
• Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
• Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
• Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
• Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
• Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, manual drivers licence essential
  
  

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Senior Facilitator who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
  
  

Full Job Specification available on request