Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Rehabilitation Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team at local level, providing ongoing support for students and instructional staff on HSE funded programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate Person-Centred Planning (PCP) Support students in identifying needs and developing their Discovery Support Plans; attend initial and follow-up PCP meetings.* Provide Individual and Group Support Deliver ongoing emotional and psycho-educational support tailored to students' needs. Liaise with External and Internal Stakeholders Coordinate with families, professionals, and agencies (with consent) to ensure cohesive support for each student. Safeguarding and Crisis Management Respond to crises and safeguarding concerns in consultation with management and the Rehabilitation Psychologist. Support Staff Development Provide structured and informal support to staff through regular meetings and on-demand guidance.
Requirements:
* A relevant degree coupled with a number of years relevant work experience.* Previous experience of working with adults within a training environment; adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health difficulties; working in an advocacy role and providing staff support is a distinct advantage.* Experience of linking in with and working with external agencies, families and other stakeholders.* Excellent facilitation and presentation skills together with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.* Experience of working on own initiative with a professional and confident approach.* An awareness of disability issues and the skills and abilities necessary to facilitate self-advocacy in others.* Training in WRAP facilitation and other relevant specialist training an advantage Report writing skills are also desirable.
What We Offer:
* Company Pension Scheme* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave* Educational leave* 24 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)
This is an equal-opportunity employer.