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 Programmes Facilitator- 6607 Dundalk Resource Centre Dundalk, Co Louth Permanent Full-Time Contract Working Days - Monday to Friday (08:30 am to 5:00 pm) 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 programmes and projects that include educational, developmental, recreational and occupational themes 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 Social Care or equivalent A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities as a primary diagnosis.
Programme facilitation skills an advantage 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.
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.
Staff Benefits 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 be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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