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.
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Programmes Facilitator- Ref: 6651
Permanent Part-Time (19.5) Contract
Kildare Resource Centre
Kildare Town, County Kildare
Job Purpose
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.
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.
* Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues
* Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage
* 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant setting with 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.
Your Responsibilities
* 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 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 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.
Closing Date: Monday 09th December 2024 - Proposed Interview date for successful applicants is 13th November 2024.
Salary starting from point 1 €30,915.76 point 5 €32,518.28 (pro rata), is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.
What we Offer:
* 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)
To view the full extensive job description please click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
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 rar@rehab.ie at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.
The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer.
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