The Rehab Group 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. Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Job Title: Programmes Facilitator Permanent, 39 hours Location: Cosn Nua, Dawson Street, Monaghan About the Role: 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. 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. 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. An additional qualification in supporting adults with Autism or Challenging Behaviour would be desirable. 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant settingwith 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. 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 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 carry out daily duties such as health and safety checks, making telephone calls, updating records, canteen and general supervision, facilitating activities and programmes and any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Programmes Supervisor / Services Manager. To work as part of a team ensuring good communication within the team and 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. Additional Requirements: Strong IT and report writing skills Knowledge of New Directions Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational skills If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland. Please note a panel may be formed as a result of this campaign. What We Offer: - Company Pension Scheme - Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave - Educational leave and financial support for study - 27 days of annual leave - Health and Wellbeing Program - Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes - Income Protection and Sick Leave - Long Service Reward Scheme - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more! How to Apply: Submit your application by 05/11/2024 Visit for more details and to download the full job description. The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role. We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates. The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer Additional Information Updated Job Description