Job description

Programme Facilitator
Tullamore Autism Day Service,
Tullamore, County Offaly
Permanent Contract, 39 hours
Job Purpose
To be part of a professional team & progressive service supporting individuals with complex challenges to achieve and maintain valued roles in their community through learning, social and recreational opportunities.
The successful candidate will be required to work in a way which reflects the values of Supported Self Directed Living, implementing the core values of New Directions. The candidate will have an innovative ability, together with drive, enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude.
To facilitate individuals with their programme choices and demonstrate a passion to assist in enhancing the person’s image in all settings.
To facilitate in the educational, developmental, recreational and occupational programmes and activities of the service, as appropriate.
The candidate will work as a positive member of the team and make a conscious effort to investigate new opportunities and advocate the same for the best interest of the service users, service and team.
Minimum Education & Skills required

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of New Directions and community based programmes
• Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries or intellectual disabilities
• Experience of promoting Self Advocacy with service users

Job Duties & 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 work with service users with their day to day support needs
• 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.

Additional requirements

• Must have good report writing skills and IT skills
• Programme facilitation skills an advantage
• Be able to adapt to different tasks each day and work well with a team
• Full clean driving license 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

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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, 30th* November 2022.*
*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance*
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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