Community Access Champion for Inclusion & Growth

CoAction West Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days annual leave

Sick Pay

Maternity Leave

Parents Leave

Pension

Death in Service

Job summary

CoAction West Cork seeks a Community Access Facilitator for Skibbereen Day Services. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) reports to the Day Services Coordinator and supports adults with disabilities to access education, work and community life.

You will co-produce person-centred plans with service users and their support networks, promoting advocacy, equality and inclusion in all activities and decisions.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification is required.
• Full Driving Licence is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience supporting adults with disabilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Co-produce person-centred plans with the person supported and their circle of support.
• Help service users access mainstream education, work and community activities.
• Promote advocacy, self-direction and inclusion in planning and delivery of services.
• Maintain records, ensure privacy, and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team worker

Caring skills

Empowering

Teaching/Training

Advocacy

Staff supervision

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care

Equivalent health care qualification

Full Driving Licence

Job description

CoAction West Cork seeks a Community Access Facilitator for Skibbereen Day Services. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) reports to the Day Services Coordinator and supports adults with disabilities to access education, work and community life.

You will co-produce person-centred plans with service users and their support networks, promoting advocacy, equality and inclusion in all activities and decisions.