Programmes Supervisor

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 Supervisor 6 months Fixed Term Contract, 36 hours per week Location : Ross House, Roscommon About the Role : The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living and community integration, personal development and work opportunities for service users. To assist the Manager in the development, implementation and delivery of quality customer focused and cost-effective community services to service-Users at an appropriate time and setting. This includes the provision of individual programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users. What We're Looking For :

• Experience of working with adults with disabilities
• Experience of the design and delivery of individual programmes for people with disabilities or those who are marginalized
• Well-developed people management skills, with proven experience of building, leading and motivating a team.
• Experience in the promotion and support of independent living and community integration for service users.
• Experience in the development of employment and community-based opportunities.
• Experience of facilitation, implementation and review of person centred plans.
• Experience of managing and maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping user's guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice.
• Experience in the development of relationships with stakeholders in the provision of health & social care services. Awareness of budget management and cost control. 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 :
• Build trusting relationships and communication with service users, facilitating them to identify their goals, strengths and needs.
• Support service users to establish and enhance their natural support circle.
• Supporting service users to identify the community based supports they would like to avail of and work with service users to identify practical solutions to any barriers to accessing these supports.
• Provide service users with accessible information on available community-based supports, ensuring all activities and supports are monitor and are maintained at an appropriate pace to ensure sustainability.
• To advocate on behalf of and support self-advocacy for service users in a number of settings, including, with family, HSE, community groups etc. Development and completion of positive risk assessments
• Research and devise Community Profiles, sourcing activities in service user's communities. Develop and maintain partnerships with local organisations.
• Building community capacity with a view to developing more inclusive communities.
• Facilitate the continual review of service user progress.
• Where appropriate, participation in activities as a means of motivating service users to take part. Additional Requirements :
• Full driving licence is essential.
• A Third level graduate, health and social care equivalent.
• Be flexible regarding working hours and travel in order to meet the operational needs of the service and organisation.
• MAPA, Autism Awareness Training, Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling BA in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and management skills.
• Ability to manage behaviours that cause concern. 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 €37,138.50 to point 5 €43,028.82 (pro rata), 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 29 / 09 / 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 NIJob