Job Title: Programme Facilitator
Sligo Resource Centre, Permanent Contract, 35 hours
Job Purpose:
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 in line with New Directions.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Be a key worker to service users in order to facilitate the Person Centred Planning process.
* Identify goals and supports required by individual service users and maintain records as required.
* 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.
* 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.
Requirements:
* Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent.
* Good knowledge of New Directions and community-based programmes.
* Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.
* 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant setting with experience of facilitating and implementing person-centred plans.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Full driving license is desirable.
Benefits:
* 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.
* Company credit union scheme.
* Employee discount scheme.
* Digital Doctor.
* Financial support for studying and study leave.
* Long Service Reward Scheme.
* Sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).