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 :
Facilitator • Mayo, Connacht, Republic of Ireland