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Are you looking for a role in a challenging, yet extremely rewarding environment? Do you have the compassion and the strength of character to help people with disabilities, live independent lives? We are Rehabcare, the health and social care division of the Rehab Group. We deliver quality, client focused, services. We are looking for a Programme Facilitator to join our team. You will promote the development of independent living skills, while you assist our service users in their day to day tasks. Their safety and wellbeing will be your utmost priority at all times. You will nurture their ability to make their own choices and support them every step of the way, as they reach their full potential. You will be a champion of dignity, empathy and inclusion for all people with disabilities, within the community

Programme Facilitator
RC
Athlone
Westmeath,
Permanent contract – 39 hours

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Community Service Manager through the Programmes Supervisor, the post holder will facilitate service users in their choices, developing programmes within the context of a person centred model of service delivery. The programmes may include independent living, personal development and occupational and leisure activities, within the context of a quality of life mode

Minimum Education & Skills required
Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent
Good knowledge of New Directions and community based programmes
Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring 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 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.

Additional requirements
    Must have good report writing skills and IT skills
    Programme facilitation skills an advantage
    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

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: 3rd February 2021

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer
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