PROGRAMMES FACILITATOR

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 and the HSE New Directions Interim Standards. The role will be based from the Resource Centre in Casla ,Co.Galway Minimum Education & Skills required • Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent is desirable• Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues• Fluency in Irish is highly desirable• Understanding of Irish Sign Language is highly desirable• Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage 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.• To support individuals and groups in accessing their community to meet identified needs by facilitating activities and programmes and any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Programmes Supervisor / Community Services Manager. Additional requirements• Excellent interpersonal skills• Must have good report writing skills and IT skills• Full drivers licence essential, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.• Must have experience in working with people with disabilities and mental health issues.• Programme facilitation skills an advantage 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• Health and Wellbeing programme• Financial support for studying and study leave Closing Date: Monday, 27th May 2024 *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance