Job Description
A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for over 70 years.
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.
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.
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 Settingwith the experience of facilitating and implementing person centred plans.
Additional Requirements
* Must have good report writing skills and IT skills.
* Programme facilitation skills an advantage.
* 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).
*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance