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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Programme Facilitator- Ref:18530
Dunamaise Day Service (Aduls)
Portlaoise, County Laois
Permanent Part-Time (35 Hours per week) Contract
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
- Full Manual Driving Licence
- Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues
- Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage
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:
- 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 re-quired.
- 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.
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.
We offer a competitive starting salary of €16.38- €17.23 per Hour (Points 1–5 of the scale), based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €17.71 per Hour.
What We Offer:
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Company credit union scheme
- Financial support for studying and study leave
- Long Service Reward Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
How to Apply: Submit your application by 19/07/2026
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
