Programme Facilitator

Job description

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. 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. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Programme Facilitator

Specific Purpose Part -Time Contract, 30 hours per week

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.

What we’re looking for:

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,

Your 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

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

We offer a competitive starting salary of €16.38- €17.23 per Hour (Points 1–5 of the scale), based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €17.71 per Hour.

What We Offer:

* Company Pension Scheme

* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

* Educational leave

* 27 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)