Community Access Facilitator (CAF)

Sunbeam House Services; Arklow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Commitment to equality & inclusion

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services is seeking a Community Access Facilitator to support adults with disabilities in building confidence and achieving personal goals within their communities. You will help access education, volunteering and employment opportunities, while promoting social connections and inclusive participation.

Join a team focused on rights-based approaches, equality and person-centred practice, with opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Relevant experience in community, social care or disability services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to identify and achieve personal goals through person-centred planning.
• Promote community inclusion, active citizenship and independence.
• Assist people to access education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Help individuals develop social networks, friendships and meaningful community connections.
• Support self-advocacy, informed decision-making and positive risk-taking.
• Work collaboratively with families, circles of support, multidisciplinary teams and community organisations.
• Provide practical and personal support while maintaining dignity, respect and choice.
• Act as a key worker to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people to live meaningful, self-directed lives in their communities? We are seeking a Community Access Facilitator to join our Adult Disability Day Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in empowering adults with disabilities to build confidence, achieve personal goals, develop valued social roles, and become active participants in their communities.

Working within the principles of New Directions and a Human Rights Based Approach, you will support people to explore opportunities for friendship, education, employment, volunteering, advocacy and community participation, while ensuring their voices, choices and rights remain at the centre of everything we do.

About The Role

As a Community Access Facilitator, you will:

• Support individuals to identify and achieve personal goals through person-centred planning.
• Promote community inclusion, active citizenship and independence.
• Assist people to access education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Help individuals develop social networks, friendships and meaningful community connections.
• Support self-advocacy, informed decision-making and positive risk-taking.
• Work collaboratively with families, circles of support, multidisciplinary teams and community organisations.
• Provide practical and personal support when required, always maintaining dignity, respect and choice.
• Act as a key worker and help ensure high-quality outcomes for the people you support.

What We're Looking For

You will be someone who:

• Believes in the rights, abilities and potential of every person.
• Has a genuine commitment to person-centred practice and community inclusion.
• Enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities for others.
• Can work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Is motivated to support people to live ordinary lives with the same opportunities and expectations as everyone else.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A relevant QQI Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Community Care, Community Development, Youth Work, Healthcare Support or another relevant healthcare discipline; or

Relevant experience working in community, social care, disability services, employment support or similar settings is desirable.

What We Offer

• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a progressive service that champions equality, inclusion, citizenship and human rights.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued and supported to reach their full potential. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and communities.