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.
We will work with you to meet your needs.
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Programmes Facilitator
6 month Fixed Term Contract, Part Time 36 hours per week
Location: Ross House, Roscommon
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.
- Experience of lone working and supporting people in the community in line with New Directions.
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 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.
Additional Requirements:
- Hold a full, clean manual driving license
- This Role requires travel.
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 €32,566.03 to point 5 €34,254.09 (pro rata), is subject to experience and qualification.
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 26/06/2026
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
