Overview
Programme Assistant – Camphill Thomastown, Camphill Communities of Ireland. Camphill Community are seeking applications from highly motivated people to join our team in the following position.
Responsibilities
* Assist in planning the work of people with support needs, identify the best activity and approach for each person, provide guidance, motivate, develop and direct people as they work.
* Create a good working environment and a group dynamic that enables each worker to benefit from their time in the programme.
* Ensure people with support needs are constructively engaged, emotionally supported and sufficiently challenged, progressing and supported to work as independently as possible.
* Work in conjunction with individual plans and aims for each individual in the programme.
* Assist people with support needs in their work and supervise tasks as they become able to work independently.
* Participate in reviews and support meetings with social care coordinators and other supporters of an individual.
* Notify Management of any behaviour that causes concern and attend requested meetings.
* Work under limited supervision, following standardised practices, providing information, advising others and reporting to Management.
* Negotiate holidays to minimise disruption to the smooth and safe running of the programme.
* Maintain Health and Safety regulations, compile risk assessments for equipment as necessary, and apply best practice safety in line with company policy and national guidelines.
* Ensure all equipment is safe, clean and in good working order.
* Prepare materials, resources and expertise required for projects/activities and keep the area tidy.
* Assist with documentation associated with the programme and organise tea breaks.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
* QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community/Healthcare on the QQI Framework (with 8 completed modules).
* At least 1 year’s experience in working with adults with an intellectual disability/autism.
* Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism.
* Understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, with willingness to promote this model within the role.
* Ability to contribute towards supporting, coaching, managing and developing a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees.
* Full driving licence and willingness/ability to drive a vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats and up to 3,500kg gross vehicle weight.
What we offer
* Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
* Pay scales
* Career progression opportunities
* Work/life balance
* Paid annual leave
* Refer a friend scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and counselling
* Death in Service Benefit
* Paid mandatory training
* Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role
* Salary: €30,272 to €36,026 per annum (based on 40 hour week) pro rata
* Location: The Watergarden, Ladywell Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
* Contract: Permanent - 35 hours per week
* Closing date: 5pm Friday 29 August 2025
* Garda Vetting and Police check as required; reference checking
* Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
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