The Rehab Group 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 Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Job Title: Programmes Facilitator Specific Purpose Contract, 30 hours per week Location: Castlebar Resource Centre, Castlebar, Mayo We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals.
If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.
Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace.
Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
We will work with you to meet your needs.
What We're Looking For: At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career.
We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities.
If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further.
You might be exactly who we are looking for.
Your 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 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 carry out daily duties such as health and safety checks, making telephone calls, updating records, canteen and general supervision, facilitating activities and programmes and any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Programmes Supervisor / Services Manager.
To Work as part of a team ensuring good communication within the team and with external agencies and families and maintaining the relevant records.
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.
To promote and support independence and community integration in your approach with the service user group including liaising with key community based personnel in pursuit of accessible community activities in accordance with the service user's choices and aspirations.
To comply with health and safety legislation and be proactive in maintaining the highest standards of safety, hygiene and good housekeeping within the service.
To ensure the safe transportation of clients when using transport, by adhering to the use of all safety equipment, as appropriate.
Provide bus escort for service users.
Additional Requirements: Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
A qualification in supporting adults with Autism or Challenging Behaviour would be desirable.
Willingness to attend conferences / training courses when necessary Full Driving Licence and own means of transport If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.
What We Offer: -Company Pension Scheme - Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave - Educational leave and financial support for study - 27 days of annual leave - Health and Wellbeing Program - Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes - Income Protection and Sick Leave - Long Service Reward Scheme - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more!
How to Apply: Submit your application by 23/01/2025 Visit for more details and to download the full job description.
The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer Additional Information Updated Job Description