Day Activity Facilitator - Autism Services
* Limerick, Ireland
* Full time, Permanent
Who We Are
The Brothers of Charity Services in Ireland provide a variety of services and supports to over 6,500 people with an intellectual disability or autism, and their families, throughout Counties Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Roscommon, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford. The supports, which include residential, respite, day, host families, home-based, and multidisciplinary services, are provided by nearly 6,000 staff with diverse professional backgrounds and experience.
Skills and Attributes
* Experience in day services
* Instructor qualification
Description
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region
Applications are invited for the following position:
Day Activities Facilitator in the Autism Services
Location: Limerick City and West Limerick
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland
Joining us means supporting people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their community, to experience an ordinary life, and to stay connected with family and friends.
We seek bright, ambitious individuals with a positive attitude towards working with persons with intellectual disabilities, committed to helping them lead normal, enjoyable lives. We offer:
* Competitive pay rates
* Defined Benefit Pension Plan
* Full Training
* Full & Part-Time Opportunities
* Career Progression
* Employee Assistance Programs
The Role of an Instructor
You will work as part of a team to develop and implement programmes tailored to the individual needs and abilities of those supported. The safety and wellbeing of service users are paramount. The role requires professionalism, the ability to work with individuals with learning disabilities, and a belief in their right to live and participate equally in the community. Skills in conflict resolution and understanding divergent viewpoints are essential.
* A third-level qualification relevant to working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or a minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in community development, health, or education.
* A Full Manual Driving License valid for driving manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 27th May 2025
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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