Job Description:

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
Permanent, 39 hours
Location: Athlone Resource Centre, Athlone

About the Role:
You 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. You will report to the Community Service Manager through the Programmes Supervisor.

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.
Please contact Grace O’Brien at grace.obrien@rehab.ie at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent
• A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability, Autism, physical and sensory disabilities
• Programme facilitation skills an advantage.

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:

• 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.
• Supporting people in the community in line with New Directions and working independently regularly.
• Supporting adults with Autism and Mental Health difficulties.
• Maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice.
• Promoting Self Advocacy with service users.
• Supporting service users with achieving work opportunities.

Additional Requirements:

• A Full Clean driving licence and access to a car

• If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland

Please note a panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.
Salary: Starting at €30,915.76 per annum pro-rata, equivalent to €15.24 per hour.

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 31/10/2024 Visit www.rehab.ie/careers 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