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 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
Relief Programme Facilitator Castlebar Resource Centre, Castlebar, County Mayo Fixed Term Contract 6 months, variable hours
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
Minimum Education & Skills required
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 Setting with the experience of facilitating and implementing person centred plans,
Job Duties & 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.
To observe all rules and regulations of the Rehab Care services ensuring that all relevant Rehab Group administrative rules, regulations policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
Additional requirements
Must have good report writing skills and IT skills
Programme facilitation skills an advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills
Full driving license is desirable.
Staff Benefits
Company Pension Scheme
Paid maternity leave.
Paid paternity leave.
27 days annual leave
Bike to work scheme.
Tax saver travel scheme
Income protection
Health and Wellbeing programme
Financial support for studying and study leave.
*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance
To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download 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.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 25th September 2024. The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer