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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Programme Facilitator Permanent Contract, 30 hours Midwest New Directions, Shannon, Co Clare Job Purpose : To promote and support independent living and community integration. To facilitate in the educational, developmental, recreational and occupational programmes and activities of the service, as appropriate. Programmes will be designed to match the service user's needs and capabilities while allowing him/her to develop his/her full potential and will be implemented at an appropriate time and setting in order to give maximum support. Minimum Education & Experience required: Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent. Good knowledge of New Directions Knowledge and and understanding of Intellectual Disabilities 1 Years of experience of supporting people with intellectual disabilities Job Duties & Responsibilities 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 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 as part of a team ensuring good communication within the team and with external agencies and families and maintaining the relevant records. Additional requirements Excellent interpersonal skills Must have good report writing skills and IT skills Full drivers licence essential, with a minimum of 2 years' experience. Must have experience in working with people with disabilities and mental health issues. Programme facilitation skills an advantage Staff benefits: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity leave. Paid paternity leave. 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme. Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Health and Wellbeing programme Financial support for studying and study leave. *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance* To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.