Programme Facilitator

Programme Facilitator

Sligo Resource Centre

Permanent Contract, 35 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 in line with New Directions.

Minimum Education & Skills required

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of New Directions and community-based programmes.
• Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.
• 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant setting with experience of facilitating and implementing person-centred plans.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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)

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