Day Services
St Aidan’s Services provides Day Services in a number of different premises in various locations, ideally located in the heart of Gorey town and surrounding areas. St Aidans Services deliver day service supports in line with New Directions. The people we support through Day Services, can easily access the community, for work experience, training and education, employment, personal development, hobbies, activities and socialising. St Aidan’s Services deliver day services to a range of different support requirements , from low, moderate to high supports, according to the will and preference of the individuals being supported.
As part of the Day Service provision, St Aidan’s Services also deliver an outreach type support to individuals outside of a service setting (Outreach supports). This service is delivered according to the will and preference of the individual and the service is centred around the individual and their wishes.
Our Beta Day Service supports adults with complex physical needs and learning disabilities. The service users participate in a range of programmes and receive professional care to meet their particular needs.
Our Sr. Antonia Day Service is located in Market Square, Gorey which provides a comprehensive day service for the older person with an intellectual disability. They participate in a wide range of activities such as cookery, gardening, weaving, exercise and arts and crafts. We ensure that the individual receives the care and supports appropriate to meet their specific needs.
Our Saoirse Training Centre is located in Gorey Business Park. The Training Centre delivers training and rehabilitative training to adults with an intellectual disability aged 18 and upwards. On-site programmes include personal development, computer skills, yoga, health and fitness, woodwork, arts n crafts, cooking skills, basic horticulture and literacy. Our in house drama group ‘Saoirse on Stage’ produce an annual winter performance. Most of the individuals who attend the centre are involved in this group in one way or another, whether in the actual show, involved in making props or in providing support on the big night.
The value of drama programmes is well noted, with self-confidence, imagination, empathy, co-operation, concentration and communication skills among many other areas to be positively impacted. Our New Hop Work Skills programme is a specially designed curriculum created to increase the opportunity for inclusion in the labour market for individuals with an intellectual disability. One of our most popular programmes, its integrated personal development and literacy elements make it a key component of our weekly schedule. It has led to the formation of an advanced work skills group which aims to provide the specific skills required to successfully engage in our work experience programme and perhaps seek a referral to the employability service.
Saoirse staff endeavour to source opportunities for community involvement and social integration for the individuals who attend our service. This can take the form of work, education or hobby and leisure. To this end we strive to make and maintain good links with other organisations and services, public and private in our locality in accordance with the guiding principles of New Directions.
This service is an outreach service, based in Camolin. This service provides a day service for adults with an Intellectual Disability. The service provides programmes and social activities based on each individual’s likes and preferences. Each service user has their own Personal Plan, this includes goal setting based on the individual’s wishes. Plans are put in place, in conjunction with the service user, to assist them to achieve their desired goals, wishes and aspirations. Social inclusion is of utmost importance for the service users in this service.
The value of drama programmes is well noted, with self-confidence, imagination, empathy, co-operation, concentration and communication skills among many other areas to be positively impacted. Our New Hop Work Skills programme is a specially designed curriculum created to increase the opportunity for inclusion in the labour market for individuals with an intellectual disability. One of our most popular programmes, its integrated personal development and literacy elements make it a key component of our weekly schedule. It has led to the formation of an advanced work skills group which aims to provide the specific skills required to successfully engage in our work experience programme and perhaps seek a referral to the employability service.
Saoirse staff endeavour to source opportunities for community involvement and social integration for the individuals who attend our service. This can take the form of work, education or hobby and leisure. To this end we strive to make and maintain good links with other organisations and services, public and private in our locality in accordance with the guiding principles of New Directions.
Our pre-school provides a stimulating, safe, warm and caring environment to meet the needs of young children with intellectual and physical disabilities. We provide programme’s to assist in the full development of the children, physically, cognitively and emotionally. Services provided include speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
St. Aidan’s day service for older members of the community offers friendship, care and a social meeting place. A range of activities are provided e.g. card games, singsongs, music, art and crafts, bingo etc.