We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
We welcome all backgrounds and abilities. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals.
If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.
Job Purpose
To promote and support independent living and community integration.
To facilitate in the educational, developmental, recreational and occupational programmes and activities of the service, as appropriate.
Programmes will be designed to match the service user's needs and capabilities while allowing him/her to develop his/her full potential and will be implemented at an appropriate time and setting in order to give maximum support.
Requirements
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 the experience of facilitating and implementing person centred plans
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