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 Relief Programme Facilitator Galway Resource Centre, Tuam Road, County Galway Fixed Term Contract 6 months, Variable hours Job Purpose 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. 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 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 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 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. To observe all rules and regulations of the RehabCare services ensuring that all relevant Rehab Group administrative rules, regulations policies and procedures are adhered to at all times Additional requirements Must have good report writing skills and IT skills Programme facilitation skills an advantage Excellent interpersonal skills Full driving license is desirable. 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.