Programmes Supervisor

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 We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities
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Programmes Supervisor Permanent, 31 hours per week Location: Longford Autism Day Service, Longford About the Role: The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living and community integration personal development and work opportunities for service users.
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.
What We're Looking For: - A Third level graduate, health and social care equivalent.
Minimum Level 7.
- Experience of working with adults with disabilities.
- Experience of the design and delivery of individual programmes for people with disabilities or those who are marginalized.
- Well-developed people management skills, with proven experience of building, leading and motivating a team.
- Experience in the promotion and support of independent living and community integration for service users.
- Experience in the development of employment and community-based opportunities.
- Experience of facilitation, implementation and review of person-centred plans.
- Experience of managing and maintaining a focus on Health, Safety, Hygiene and good housekeeping user's guidelines in a service setting and ensuring best practice.
- Experience in the development of relationships with stakeholders in the provision of health & social care services.
- Awareness of budget management and cost control.
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: * 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.
* Supporting service users to identify the community based supports they would like to avail of and work with service users to identify practical solutions to any barriers to accessing these supports.
* Provide service users with accessible information on available community based supports, ensuring all activities and supports are monitor and are maintained at an appropriate pace to ensure sustainability.
* To advocate on behalf of and support self-advocacy for service users in a number of settings, including, with family, HSE, community groups etc.
Development and completion of positive risk assessments.
* Research and devise Community Profiles, sourcing activities in service user's communities.
* Develop and maintain partnerships with local organisations.
* Building community capacity with a view to develop more inclusive communities.
* Facilitate the continual review of service user progress.
* Where appropriate, participation in activities as a means of motivating service users to take part.
Additional Requirements: * Full driving licence is essential.
* 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 organisation.
* Participate in an on-call rota, as required.
* Flexibly adapt to take on other reasonable duties/projects if required by the ISM.
If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland Salary starting from point 1 €37, to point 5 €43, pro rata), is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.
What We Offer: * 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) How to Apply: Submit your application by 23/09/2025 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