Senior Community Facilitator

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

POST: SENIOR COMMUNITY FACILITATOR

1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight

STROKESTOWN ADULT SERVICES - (Tulsk, Strokestown, Elphin and Ballinagare Area)

JOB REF: 89117

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator Appointments within the Strokestown and Roscommon Town Services will be made over the next 6 months.

Location:

Assignment to Cruachan Services, initially based in the Strokestown/Tulsk area. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

The Role:

This is a direct support/front line role providing support to an individual with Intellectual Disability, Autism and Complex Behaviours. The successful candidate will take a lead role with the implementation of the Behaviour Support Plan and leading the team to deliver a quality-based service. This will involve supporting the Individual during behaviours of distress. This role includes working as a key worker to support and advocate for the individual supported by the service. The role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability while promoting independence and development of skills. The role will assist and support the individual, with the development of their person centred plan, the achievement of associated outcomes, to live a meaningful life and fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will encourage community participation and inclusion in positive ways, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking.

Works With:

• The people supported by the services and their families
• The staff working in the services
• Team Manager, Area Manager, Service coordinator and other managers
• Multidisciplinary staff

Qualifications/Experience:

• Candidates must have a relevant third level Degree in the area of Health and Social Care (eg: Social Care/Applied Social Care Studies, Nursing, Psychology, etc.
• At least 2-3 years previous experience in a similar role or field;
• Candidates must have experience of working with Individuals, who present with an Intellectual Disability and/ or Autism;
• Candidates must have experience working with Individuals who present with Behaviours that challenge;
• Good team working and supervisory skills together with an interest in community connecting;
• Knowledge of HIQA standards, New Directions guidance and other relevant regulations/legislation;
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement;
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• Candidates should be proficient in I.T. Skills i.e. ability to use computers, modern technology, on-line system and assistive technology.

Skills:

Candidates must demonstrate,

• Leadership skills
• Good team working and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals and implement actions and plans.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Creativity/Initiative/Positivity and enthusiasm.
• Be innovative and self-motivated.
• Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy.
• The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• Community inclusion and development of community networks
• An ability to remain calm in demanding environment.
• The successful candidate should demonstrate team working skills within a dynamic team environment and be able to demonstrate creativity, positivity and enthusiasm in their role.

Working hours:

60 hours a fortnight rostered Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm to meet the requirements of the programme.

The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours and any changes in rostering in the future to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by the person in charge.

Annual Leave:

22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time).

Remuneration:

€40,521 x 8 increments - €51, 286 (Max) per annum pro-rata (Department of Health Senior Instructor/Supervisor Grade as at 01/08/2025). LSI 1 €52,947 per annum pro-rata is paid after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €54,705 per annum pro-rata is paid after a further 3 years.

Tenure:

Permanent part-time and pensionable.

Full Job Description attached

Informal enquiries to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager 0871447954

Closing date for receipt of applications/CV’s online is 5pm, Sunday 4th January 2025

Interviews date to be confirmed

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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