COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – DAY SERVICES
FULL-TIME, PERMANENT CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Festina Lente is to provide a range of integrated
training, occupational, learning and employment opportunities to
people with disabilities. These services are provided through
equestrianism, horticulture, and community-based activities with an
emphasis on choice, personal development and progression. The services
are provided through the following:
* Equestrian Training Programme
* Transition Training Programme
* Festina Lente Riding School
* Equine Assisted Learning
* Equine Facilitated Education Programme
* Therapeutic Riding Service
* Saol Anois Day Service
* Festina Lente Gardens
JOB TITLE: Community Connector – Saol Anois Day Services
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time Permanent Contract of Employment
LOCATION: Bray, Co Wicklow
REPORTING TO: Training & Day Services Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive Officer / Deputy Chief Executive
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* To support Service Members in accessing Education, Employment and
Work Experience Opportunities
* To support Service Members to have meaningful social roles in
their communities with an emphasis on Supported Employment
* To work in conjunction with the Training and Day Services Manager
and team members to design, implement and review Support Plans for
Members.
* To facilitate person centred planning in conjunction with members
and coordinate and evaluate the achievement of personal goals
* To maintain and update records for Service Members in line with
the Festina Lente Policy on Record Keeping
* To support Members to build up links in their communities
* To implement and review individual person centred plans in line
with New Directions Policy
* To act as an advocate and keyworker for Service Members
* To deliver relevant programmes/classes with an emphasis on
community inclusion
* To liaise with Members family and /or support persons
* To liaise with other organisations/professionals as required
* To comply with the Health & Safety requirements of the
organisation
* To attend residential trips away with Members
* Attend staff meetings and training as required
* To build and maintain excellent working relationships with
colleagues & Members
_This job description is not exhaustive and other duties may be
assigned from time to time in accordance with the needs of the
service._
_This job description may be revised to take account of changing
circumstances or requirements_.
OTHER DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
* To contribute to the overall strategic planning of Festina Lente
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS THE PERSON MUST MEET ARE AS FOLLOWS:
* An appropriate third level qualification in a related field e.g.
Social Care/ Mental Health / Behavioural Analysis / Psychology
* A minimum of two years’ full time experience of working in
disability services
* A minimum of two years’ experience designing and implementing
person centred plans
* Experience of supporting people with disabilities to access
employment opportunities
* Experience of efficient administration and record keeping
* Experience in facilitating person centred planning
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Enjoys the outdoor environment and be physically able and fit for
the strenuous nature of the post
* Have excellent knowledge and experience of delivering programmes
and person centered plans in line with New Directions Policy
* Experience of supervising and motivating people.
* Proven experience of working within a team structure
* Committed to on-going self and professional development
* Welcomes change and is committed to encouraging continuous
improvement and learning
* Manages your own workload effectively while responding to new
demands.
* Has the capacity to integrate well with, and contribute to, an
evolving organisation.
* Have fluent English
* Have a good and proficient knowledge of IT systems and is computer
literate
* Have a full and clean Irish driving license.
OTHER DESIRED SPECIFICATIONS:
* Certificate in Supported Employment
* Knowledge of Multi Element Behaviour Support
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience of being a team player
* Experience of motivating people
* Proven ability to work on own initiative within a flexible,
co-operative team structure
* Solution focused
* Ability to work to deadlines
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SALARY: € *, *.**Apply
on the website** – € *,**Apply on the
website**. * ( * point
scale)
HOURS: * hours per week
PENSION: Employees have access to PRSA scheme.
WORKING WEEK: Monday to Friday
WORKING HOURS: 8. *am – 4.**Apply on the
website**pm
TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE: A fleet of vehicles is available however; there
may be a requirement from time to time to travel in your own vehicle.
If and when these occasions arise, expenses will be paid in accordance
with Festina Lente travel rates.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Access to a PRSA Scheme
Ongoing training and Development
Access to Educational Support
* days’ annual leave pro rata
Personal Mental Health Day
Bike to work scheme
On-site parking
ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual Leave will be * days per
annum (pro rata). Entitlement to Public Holidays will be in accordance
with the Working Time Act of * (pro rata).
Compulsory Leave must be taken during periods of service closure.
Service is closed for one week in August (week of bank holiday) and
one week in December (Christmas)
Location of the position: Successful applicants will be required to
work across the Organisation delivering relevant programmes. This will
include our Dun Laoghaire base and two centres in Bray. The primary
base for the position will be in Bray, Co.Wicklow.
HOW TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: *th March
*
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Gianluca Stroppi at
* or phoning *.
Application forms can be found on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
