Senior Facilitator – Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Job title: Senior Facilitator – Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Company: Autism Initiatives


Job description: Senior Facilitator – Day service39 hours per week – Permanent ContractSalary starting from €38,040.00 per annumSince first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.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 people 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

ScheduleStaff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.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

Closing date for completed application forms:- 8th April 2025 @ 12pmBenefits of working with usIn addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.

Before you startQualifications required:A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level ie; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 7).Permission to work in Ireland essential

Expected salary: €38040 per year

Location: Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin

Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:33:27 GMT

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