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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
Job Title:
Rehabilitation officer
Permanent, 21 hours.
Location:
Horizon Business Park, Ballybrit Business Park, Ballybrit, Galway
Job Purpose :
Working with a multi - disciplinary team at local level, the successful candidate will be actively involved in providing ongoing support for Learners and Instructional staff on vocational training and rehabilitation programmes. They will be responsible for coordinating the Individual Action Planning (IAP) process including the development and review of IAPs.
Minimum Education & Experience required:
1. A relevant degree coupled with a number of years relevant work experience.
2. Previous experience of working with adults within a training environment; adults with i.d., mental health difficulties; working in advocacy role; providing staff support is a distinct advantage. Experience of linking in with and working with external agencies, families,
3. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills together with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
4. Experience in working on own initiative with a professional and confident approach
Job Duties & Responsibilities
5. To ensure that all relevant rehabilitation issues are communicated to the respective regional rehabilitation psychologist (in his/her absence, to the Senior Psychologist) to enable the ongoing development of psychological services.
6. To facilitate trainees in identifying needs and preparing for their first IAP. Attending trainees first IAP and later IAP’s if appropriate.
7. To provide ongoing trainee support as required.
8. To provide staff with formal support through the provision of regular meetings. Additional informal supports may also be provided on a needs basis.
Staff benefits:
9. Company Pension Scheme
10. Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
11. Educational leave
12. 27 days annual leave
13. Bike to work scheme
14. Tax saver travel scheme
15. Income protection
16. Unpaid leave
17. Health and Wellbeing programme
18. Company credit union scheme
19. Employee discount scheme
20. Digital Doctor
21. Financial support for studying and study leave
22. Long Service Reward Scheme
23. Sick leave
24. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Closing Date:
Please submit your application to this post by 26/06/2024