Job Description:
Facilitate Personal Growth and Empowerment
We are seeking an experienced professional to facilitate personal growth and empowerment for individuals with disabilities and their families.
The successful candidate will work closely with our team to deliver person-centered programs that cater to the unique needs and aspirations of our service users.
As a facilitator, you will be responsible for developing and delivering programs that promote independence, community integration, and social inclusion.
You will work in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team to ensure that our service users receive high-quality support and services that meet their evolving needs.
* 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 and people enduring mental health issues
* Programme facilitation skills an advantage
* Client handling experience an advantage
* 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant Setting with the experience of 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
* Experience of lone working and supporting people in the community in line with New Directions
* Experience of supporting adults with Autism and Mental Health difficulties
* Experience of supporting adults with physical disabilities and people with non-verbal communication
* A specific interest in services, activities and programmes to cater for the needs of persons with mental health issues/diagnosis
* Experience of maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice
* Experience of promoting Self Advocacy with service users
* 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)
* Full driving license is essential
* Must have experience in working with people with disabilities and mental health issues
* Be able to adapt to different tasks each day and work well with a team
* To work on your own initiative when appropriate