Day Activity Facilitator

Corlann; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Defined benefit pension plan

Full training provided

Full & part-time work

Career progression

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Corlann invites applications for Day Activity Facilitator posts located in Limerick City. Permanent and fixed-term full-time contracts are available, with opportunities in autism-specific units and general ID services. A supplementary panel may be formed for future vacancies.

You will join a team dedicated to enabling people with intellectual disabilities to participate in the community with dignity, supported by competitive rates, pension, and training.

Qualifications

• Day services and instructor experience or role-related responsibilities.
• Third level qualification in a relevant field as required.
• QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules) in community development, health or education.
• Full Manual Driving License to operate on Irish roads.
• Knowledge of HSE’s New Directions Standards for Day Services & the Person Centred planning process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programmes tailored to the needs of people supported by the services.
• Maintain welfare and wellbeing of service users and work with a high degree of professionalism.
• Collaborate as part of a team to support individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Skills

day services

instructor

Education

Third level qualification in relevant field

QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules)

Tools

Full Manual Driving License

Job description

Who We Are

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
• instructor

Description

Applications are invited for the following positions

Location: Limerick City

Permanent Full Time, and Fixed Term full time contracts available.

Positions are availbale in Autism specific units as well as general ID services

There will be a supplementary panel formed for all Day Activity Facilitator posts within Corlann Limerick from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled.

Working with Corlann

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Full Training provided
• Full & Part-Time Work
• Career Progression
• Employee Assistance Programs

The role of an Instructor

You will work as a member of a team and will participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. The prime consideration at all times must be for the welfare and wellbeing of the service user. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. You must have the ability to work with people who have a learning disability and must believe that that person has the right to live and participate in the community equally with other people. The position requires competence in conflict resolution and the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view.

• Have a third level qualification relevant to the provision of service to individuals with intellectual disabilities or at a minimum a QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules) in community development, health or education.
• Hold a Full Manual Driving License which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads
• Have a working knowledge of HSE’s New Directions Standards for Day Services & the Person Centred planning process

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, 18th November 2026

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer