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

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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.

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Programmes Facilitator

Fixed Term Contract, 26 hours per week

Location: Castlebar Resource Centre, Castlebar, Mayo

About the Role:

Reporting to the Community Service Manager through the Programmes Supervisor, the post holder will facilitate service users in their choices, developing programmes within the context of a person centred model of service delivery. The programmes may include independent living, personal development and occupational and leisure activities, within the context of a quality of life model.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent
• A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues
• Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage

Work Experience

• 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant Setting with the experience of facilitating and implementing  person centred plans, experience in the design, development and provision of programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users including providing support in the area of independent living skills and community integration for persons with intellectual disability.
• Experience of lone working and supporting people in the community in line with New Directions.
• Experience of supporting adults with Autism and Mental Health difficulties.
• Experience of supporting adults with physical disabilities and people with non-verbal communication
• A specific interest in services, activities and programmes to cater for the needs of persons with mental health issues/diagnosis.
• Experience of maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice.
• Experience of promoting Self Advocacy with service users.
• Full driving license with a minimum of 2 years’ experience is desirable.
• Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the service. Evening work on occasion may be required.
• Experience of supporting service users with achieving work opportunities is desirable.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good knowledge of New Directions and community based programmes
• Strong IT and report writing skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain networks within the local communities
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with internal colleagues and external agencies
• Track record of liaising with service users and their families to ensure best quality of care
• Professional, positive  and confident approach
• Effective advocate for service users, promoting self-advocacy
• Know and implement professional boundaries and best practice
• Work on own initiative
• Maintain quality management system
• Understand the safe guarding of vulnerable adults policy and procedure.

Your Responsibilities:

• 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 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 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 work on own initiative as a lone worker and to liaise with relevant team members to ensure that service users receive the highest standard of service. To communicate with external agencies and families and maintaining the relevant records.
• 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
• To promote and support independence and community integration in your approach with the service user group including liaising with key community based personnel in pursuit of accessible community activities in accordance with the service user’s choices and aspirations.
• To comply with health and safety legislation and be proactive in maintaining highest standards of safety, hygiene and good housekeeping within the service.   To ensure the safe transportation of clients when using transport, by adhering to the use of all safety equipment, as appropriate.
• To ensure all interaction with the service-user is approached in a professional manner and with dignity and respect and to report any concerns to the Programmes Supervisor or Community Services Manager as appropriate.

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)

How to Apply:

Submit your application by 19/12/2025

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer