Job Description
A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality. 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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Programme Supervisor Sligo Resource Centre, County Sligo Fixed Term Contract 6 months, 39 hours Job Purpose 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. Minimum Education & Skills required A Third level graduate, health and social care equivalent MAPA, Autism Awareness Training, Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling BA in a relevant field 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. Job Duties & Responsibilities Build trusting relationships and communication with service users, facilitating them to idenrtify 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 set-tings, including, with family, HSE, community groups etc. Development and completion of positive risk assessments Additional requirements Be action orientated; enjoying working hard and seeking challenges with an ability to act and react as required, even in circumstances of limited/incomplete information. Be flexible regarding working hours and travel in order to meet the operational needs of the service and organisation. Flexibly adapt to take on other reasonable duties/projects if required by the CSM. Full, driving licence is preferable. Staff Benefits 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) *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance* To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page. These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.