Overview
Job Title: Rehabilitation Officer
Based: Head Office in Dublin 7 and Headway services locations as required (currently: Sandymount, Finglas, Clondalkin, Newbridge)
Reporting to: Day Programmes Manager
Responsibilities
* Work on behalf of Headway as a member of the Dublin Rehabilitation Team.
* Contribute to provision of services to clients with ABI, with the support of Manager and Officers, and receive training and experience in programme planning, implementation, and evaluation.
* Act as a key worker to specific clients in line with the Headway service model.
* Facilitate both one to one and group activities and participate in the creative development of modules and activities.
* Facilitate and support the work of interdisciplinary teams, liaising with other professionals and family members regularly to ensure clients needs are met.
* Take responsibility for the needs of clients in line with relevant health and safety legislation and Headway policy/procedure.
* Undertake an equitable share of all general duties at the service locations to support the efficient running of the programmes (e.g. clearing up before and after activities, tea making, and any other duties that may be required).
* Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
* Provide statistics and records of work as appropriate.
* Follow and adhere to all Headway policies and procedures.
Competencies
* Relevant qualifications and experience working in the rehabilitation / disabilities / social care sector.
* Group facilitation experience is a strong advantage.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Reliability and a flexible approach; essential.
* Excellent administrative, organisational and computer skills.
* Strong client-centered, ethical approach.
* Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Creativity in using community resources, problem solving, and addressing client needs.
* Professional, accountable, with good planning and time management skills.
Skills
social care rehabilitation acquired brain injury
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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