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 Education & Skills required
1. Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent.
2. Good knowledge of New Directions and community based programmes
3. Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.
4. 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant Setting with the experience of facilitating and implementing person centred plans,
Job Duties & Responsibilities
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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
9. Must have good report writing skills and IT skills
10. Programme facilitation skills an advantage
11. Excellent interpersonal skills
12. Full driving license is desirable.
Staff Benefits
13. Company Pension Scheme
14. Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
15. Educational leave
16. 27 days annual leave
17. Bike to work scheme
18. Tax saver travel scheme
19. Income protection
20. Unpaid leave
21. Health and Wellbeing programme
22. Company credit union scheme
23. Employee discount scheme
24. Digital Doctor
25. Financial support for studying and study leave
26. Long Service Reward Scheme
27. sick leave
28. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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