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.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Programmes Facilitator – Ref 14969

Fixed Term Variable hour Contract, 39 hours per week

Location: Grand Canal House  ,Tullamore, Co Offaly

About the Role:

To promote and support independent living and community integration of individuals with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental health challenges. Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities. 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

*         A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.

*         Additional qualification/experience in supporting adults with Autism would be desirable.

*         Willingness to attend conferences / training courses when necessary

*         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.

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.

Your Responsibilities:

*         A commitment to living the organisational values of Team work, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality

*         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.

Additional Requirements:

*   A full, clean driving licence, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience is desirable.

If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

Salary starting from point 1 € 16.06 per hour to point 5 € 16.89 per hour , is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

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 23/03/2026

Please download the full job description for more information here: Job Description

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