A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

 

 

Programmes Supervisor

RehabCare Athlone Resource Centre

Athlone, Co Westmeath

Fixed Term Contract - 15 months, 24 hours

 

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living and community integration personal development and work opportunities for service users. To supervise staff and to assist the Manager in the development, implementation and delivery of quality customer focused and cost effective community services to service users at an appropriate time and setting. This includes the provision of individual programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users in line with the HSE New Directions policy and guidelines.

 

Minimum Education & Skills required

A Third level graduate, health and social care equivalent. Well-developed people management skills, with proven experience of building, leading and motivating a team. Experience in the development of relationships with stakeholders in the provision of health & social care services. Experience in the promotion and support of independent living and community integration for service users.

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships and communication with service users, facilitating them to identify their goals, strengths and needs. Support service users to establish and enhance their natural support circle. Research and devise Community Profiles, sourcing activities in service user’s communities. Develop and maintain partnerships with local organisations.

 

Additional requirements

Be action orientated; enjoying working hard and seeking challenges with an ability to act and react as required, even in circumstances of limited/incomplete information. Be flexible regarding working hours and travel in order to meet the operational needs of the service and organization. Flexibly adapt to take on other reasonable duties/projects if required by the CSM. Full clean driving license.

 

Staff Benefits

Company Pension Scheme  Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Unpaid leave Health and Wellbeing Programme Company credit union scheme Employee discount scheme Digital Doctor Financial support for studying and study leave Long Service Reward Scheme Sick leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance*

 

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These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

 

A panel may be formed from these interviews.

 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 22nd October 2024.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

 

 

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer