Programmes Facilitator

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 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. Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Programmes Facilitator Permanent Contract, 18.5 hours per week Location : Castlebar Resource Centre, Castlebar, Mayo About the Role : 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 model. What We're Looking For : 1-year minimum experience of working in a relevant Setting with the experience of facilitating and implementing person centred plans, experience in the design, development and provision of programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users including providing support in the area of independent living skills and community integration for persons with intellectual disability. Experience of lone working. Experience of supporting people in the community in line with New Directions. Experience of recording keeping and use of IT to the required standard. Experience of supporting adults with Challenging Behaviour. Experience of supporting adults with Autism. A specific interest in services, activities and programmes to cater for the needs of persons with an intellectual disability and / or a dual diagnosis and behaviours that challenge. Experience of maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice. Experience of promoting Self Advocacy with service users. Full driving license required. Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the service. Evening work may be required. Experience of delivering employment programmes and supporting service users with achieving work opportunities is desirable. 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 :

• A commitment to living the organisational values of Teamwork, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.
• 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 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.
• To comply with health and safety legislation and be proactive in maintaining highest standards of safety, hygiene and good housekeeping within the service. To ensure the safe transportation of clients while on transport, by adhering to the use of all safety equipment, as appropriate. Additional Requirements :
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
• A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Additional qualification in supporting adults with Autism or Challenging Behaviour would be desirable.
• Willingness to attend conferences / training courses when necessary. 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. Salary starting from point 1 €30,915.76 pro rata, €15.24 per hour to point 5 €32,518.28, €16.03 per hour, is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification. What We Offer :
• 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) How to Apply : Submit your application by 11 / 07 / 2025 Please download the full job description for more information here : 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