Community Facilitator

Rezoomo; Castlerea; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann – West Region (Clonard Services) in Castlerea is seeking a Community Facilitator to develop and implement educational, social, vocational and personal development goals for people supported. The role includes being a key worker to increase community participation and may operate across day, residential or community settings.

The post requires QQI Level 6 in Social Care or related field, a full clean manual driving licence (Class D1 may be needed), and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to Social Care (e.g., Social Care, Training/Education, Community Development, Nursing, Creative Arts, Creative Digital Media).
• Full clean manual driving licence essential; Class D1 may be required; assistance provided to obtain if needed.
• Experience with intellectual disability/autism/complex needs desirable; induction/training provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported.
• Fulfill a key worker role and promote active roles and participation in local communities.
• Support delivery in day/residential/respite settings or community services; flexible work locations.

Skills

day services

Education

QQI Level 6 qualification (Social Care etc.)

Job description

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t Show more

Skills and attributes

• day services

Description

CORLANN –WEST REGION

Clonard Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Loughglynn areas)

Ref: 104752

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Location:
Clonard Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Loughglynn areas). Staff allocation could be either within day/residential/respite settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Clonard Services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

The Role:
The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of the educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will fulfil a key worker role for people supported and will work to develop active roles and increase participation in local communities.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Candidates should have a QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector – eg., Social Care, Training/Education, Community Development, Nursing, Creative Arts, Creative Digital Media
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
• Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided.
• Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills.

Working Hours:

Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight

Normal working hours are Monday – Friday in day services. However, weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the people supported on occasion. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service.

Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported.

23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Instructor / Supervisor salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply: €36,291 x 12 increments - €52,406 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).

Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Community Facilitator appointments within the Clonard Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

Full Job Description attached

Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 13th October 2026

Interview date 22nd or 23rd October 2026

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer