Camphill Day Opportunities - Programme Assistant in Thomastown

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Thomastown; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) is recruiting a Programme Assistant to join our Thomastown team. This part-time, permanent role offers 35 hours per week within our Day Opportunities service, supporting adults with disabilities to live an ordinary life.

You will work with a committed team, bringing QQI Level 5 or equivalent, IT skills, and a genuine desire to help people. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent in Community/Health/Social Care.
• Have 1 year experience working with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities.
• Understand current policy developments in social care nationally.
• Experience running programmes for adults with intellectual disability/autism.
• Familiar with the New Directions model of day support services and promoting it in role.
• Able to follow plans to meet ongoing needs and communicate effectively.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office, SharePoint and Teams.
• Full driver’s license and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Support daytime activities for adults with intellectual disability/autism.
• Collaborate with the team to run programmes and initiatives.
• Assist with planning and delivery of day-support services under the New Directions model.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent qualification in Community/Health/Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Day Opportunities - Programme Assistant in Thomastown

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 Assistants to join our team in Thomastown.

Job Title: Programme Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Parttime (35 hours per week)

Salary: €33,176 - €43,584 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)

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 minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
• Have 1 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.

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

The required qualification may be held at application or be currently in progress. Candidates actively working towards the relevant qualification may be considered for shortlisting and interview.

Closing date: 16.10.2026