Programme Facilitator - Camphill Thomastown Day Service

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

A Programme Facilitator in Thomastown Day Service

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for Programme Facilitators to join our team in Thomastown.

Job Title:  Programme Facilitator

Contract:  Permanent

Hours:    Parttime (35 hours per week)

Salary:   €36,275 - €43,860 per annum 

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation. 

What you will need:

• Hold a qualification at Level 6 or above on the QQI Framework – or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath, Social Care or Education.
• Have 2 years experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities. 
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.

·        Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism.

·        An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, as developed by the HSE. A willingness to work in promoting this model within your role.

• An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver’s licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
• An ability to contribute towards the support, coaching, managing, motivating and developing a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer