Community Facilitator

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional charity organization is seeking a Part-Time Community Facilitator for their Hyde Adult Services. The role involves developing and implementing goals for individuals, facilitating community participation, and acting as a key worker. Candidates must have a QQI Level 6 qualification and a full clean driving license. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and fluency in English. The position offers 32.5 hours per fortnight with working hours subject to change based on service needs.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Incremental salary based on experience

Qualifications

• QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to Social Care sector required.
• Full clean manual Driving Licence needed; Class D1 license may be required.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is desirable.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in I.T. skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational, social, and vocational goals.
• Fulfil key worker role for individuals supported.
• Increase community participation for people supported.

Skills

Flexibility

Team-working skills

Patience

Sense of humour

Fluency in verbal and written English

Proficiency in I.T. skills

Education

QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to Social Care

Job description

Brothers Of Charity Services –west Region

POST: 1 X SPECIFIC PURPOSE PART-TIME COMMUNITY FACILITATOR

HYDE ADULT SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara and Kilkerrin)

Ref: 90050

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. Locum Community Facilitator roles are also available.

Location

Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara and Kilkerrin). 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 Hyde 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 – e.g., 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

• 1 x Specific Purpose Part-Time 32½ hours per 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.

The Brothers of Charity Services 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.

Annual Leave

22 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 01/08/2025 apply: €35,432 x 12 increments - €51,373 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.

Tenure

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

Informal Enquiries to

Nollaig Lavin, Hyde Services Area Manager on 0874130565

Fidelma Fallon Day Services Manager Hyde Services 087 3654852

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 2nd January 2026

Interview date to be confirmed

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer