Day Service Community Facilitator

Job title:

Day Service Community Facilitator

Company

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland

Job description

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGIONThe Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.Why not join us and support our commitment to working with people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives and achieve their hopes and dreams!Support Persons with a disability to access a wide range of community based services and opportunities to meet their individual needsWe are currently seeking applications from highly motivated people, to join our team for the following positions:DAY SERVICE COMMUNITY FACILITATORS – Ref: 41/2024Permanent Full-Time / Permanent Part-Time / Part time evenings only (fixed term contract) and Relief postsDay Services, Cork City, Suburbs / Bandon / Innishannon, Co. CorkWorking with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to beclosely connected to family and friends.We understand the importance of supporting our staff both personally and professionally, so that you can be fulfilled and happy in your work. We have a diverse range of benefits, supports, variety of locations and flexible working hours to help you thrive at work. We invest significantly in personal and professional development to enable our staff to reach their full potential, ensuring they have the competence and confidence to perform at their best.The RoleWork as part of the team in Day Service to develop, support and implement person centred programmes in line with HSE New Directions Framework. They will encourage and motivate the day attenders to develop and engage in programmes such as art, drama, sports, social skills, work-placements, joining community groups, with the goal of increasing independence and personal life skills. A Competency in networking, creativity and developing strong links within the community is an integral part of this role.The role also requires some rotational evening and weekends.Benefits of working for the Brothers of Charity Services

• Extensive individualised and team based training for all staff
• HSE Salary Scales
• Access to state pension scheme and National pay awards
• Part of an experienced dynamic team including Multi-Disciplinary team members
• Individual and Team Supervision
• Free parking onsite
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Organisation wide social and wellbeing groups and initiatives

The Candidates

• Must have a relevant Level 5 (Major) or higher qualification on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework in community development, health or education
• 6 months experience of working with people with an intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour is desirable
• Must have a full driving licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
• Must be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems
• Skills / or interest in Art/Crafts, Pottery, Horticulture, Gardening, Alternative therapies, Music, Sport, would be a distinct advantage.
• Must be available to work afternoons/evenings and some weekends on a rotational basis as required

Salary Scale: €34,081 – €49,864 per annum (HSE Consolidated Scales 1/10/24 Instructor Grade). Part-Time posts will be paid pro-rata to a full-time postInformal enquiries or request for full job description please contact:Claire McNally, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 9654489OrStephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 86 4157596OrCarol Maricle, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 3451416A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies throughout our Cork Services may be filledThe closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 20th October 2024Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link BelowThe Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer

Expected salary

€34081 – 49864 per year

Location

Cork

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:04:30 GMT

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