Community Facilitator at Corlann

Corlann; Ireland; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Corlann in Boyle, Ireland, is seeking a Community Facilitator for a permanent part-time, on-site role in Curlew Adult Services (Boyle/Frenchpark areas). The appointee develops educational, social, vocational and personal development goals and acts as a key worker to enhance participation in local communities.

Working hours include a 70-hour fortnight with 8am–8pm shifts across 7 days and 23 days annual leave pro-rated for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• 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 possessed). Assistance will be given towards this purpose
• 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

Responsibilities

• The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of 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.
• The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Curlew services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

Skills

Flexible

Teamwork

IT skills

Fluent English

Manual driving

Driving Licence (manual)

Education

QQI Level 6 (Social Care, etc)

Job description

Role

Apply for Community Facilitator at Corlann in Boyle, RN, IE. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location: Curlew Adult Services (Boyle \& Frenchpark 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 Curlew services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

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

• 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

1 X Permanent Part-Time Community Facilitator 70 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.

Annual Leave

• 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

Tenure

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

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries for this post to Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager on 087 169 7954

Closing date

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CVs on-line is 5pm, Monday 21st September 2026 Interview date 29th September 2026

Equal Opportunities

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER