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
* QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent qualification.
* 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, including facilitating and implementing person-centred plans.
Key Responsibilities
* To develop and deliver person-centred programmes to meet the needs of service users as identified through Person Centred Planning and maintain required records.
* To be a key worker to service users in order to facilitate the Person Centred Planning process, identifying goals and supports required by individual service users and maintaining 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 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
* Good report writing skills and IT skills.
* Programme facilitation skills an advantage.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Full driving license desirable.
Staff Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
* Educational leave.
* 27 days annual leave.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Tax saver travel scheme.
* 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).