Senior Facilitator - Day service
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Job reference - SFAC_DUBH_2507
Essential criteria for the position of Senior Facilitator:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level ie; Social Work, Psychology is essential
- Awareness of key worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs.
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Available to work shifts on a rota basis
- Full, drivers licence essential
- Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 22 days annual leave
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a paid, detailed induction before joining our services.
Qualifications required for a Senior Facilitator:
A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 7)
Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Facilitator:
- Awareness of key worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs.
- Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
- Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
- Proven ability to work on own initiative
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
- Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, drivers licence essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for a Senior Facilitator who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
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