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 in line with New Directions.
Minimum 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 the experience of facilitating and implementing person centred plans.
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 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 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.
Additional Requirements:
* Must have good report writing skills and IT skills.
* Programme facilitation skills an advantage.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Full driving license is desirable.
* As part of our recruitment process, if applicable, candidates will be required to provide a Police certificate from the countries they have resided prior coming to Ireland.
* Please note that candidates may be placed in a recruitment panel.
Benefits:
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Educational leave.
* 27 days annual leave.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Income protection.
* Unpaid leave.
* Health and Wellbeing programme.
* Digital Doctor.
* Financial support for studying and study leave.
* Long Service Reward Scheme.
* Sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance
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