Day Service Facilitator

St. Catherine's Center for Children; Bray; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE Consolidated Pay Scales

Pension Scheme

Staff Training Opportunities

Flexible Working

Job summary

St. Catherines Association is seeking a Day Services Facilitator to join our Residential/Respite Services in Bray. The role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, developing personal plans, and enabling independence through meaningful activities.

The ideal candidate is trained or studying toward QQI Level 7 in Social Care, CORU-registered or in the process of registration, and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills in a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate or studying towards QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies, Social Care or equivalent.
• CORU Registered or currently in the process of obtaining registration.
• Interest in working with individuals that have Intellectual Disabilities and Autism; person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in day service by providing opportunities to develop and grow across life areas.
• Assist in developing individual personal plans to ensure high-quality services.
• Encourage independence by enabling individuals to pursue own interests.
• Facilitate activities to foster confidence and creativity.
• Assist in teaching life skills, cooking, budgeting.
• Seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in communities.
• Participate in appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programmes.
• Deliver a person-centred service aligned to each individual's needs and wishes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies or equivalent

CORU registration

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for Day Services Facilitator To join our Residential/Respite Services POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Adult Day Services- Permanent Full-time (39 hrs per week Monday to Friday)

You are

• A dynamic and energetic team player with a passion for working with young people with intellectual disabilities.
• You are kind, caring, and compassionate.
• You have excellent team working skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• You have the ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities.
• You are familiar with best practices in Social Care and apply these consistently in your work.

We are

St. Catherines Association is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by the HSE that provides health related supports to children and young adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism in the Wicklow area. These services include Respite and Short Break Support Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services and access to clinical supports through referral to Childrens Disability Network Team.

Job Role

• To support the adults in our day service by providing the opportunities to develop and grow through a range of different aspects of their life
• Assist in the development of individual personal plans for each person to ensure the delivery of effective, high quality services
• Encourage independence through choosing and pursuing their own interests
• Showcase the potential and creativity of adults with special needs
• Facilitate enjoyable activities to foster confidence and encourage creativity
• To assist in the teaching of life skills, cooking, budgeting
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and occupational programmes
• Facilitate and implement a person centred service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of each individual

Essential

• Graduate or studying towards QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies, Social Care or equivalent.
• Coru Registered or currently in the process of obtaining registration.
• An interest in working with individuals that have Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

For Residential and Respite posts

• flexibility and reliability for shift work (e.g. sleepovers / night duty, weekends, holidays, etc.)
• Knowledge of New Directions Regulations and National Standards for persons with disabilities
• Full driving license and willing to drive company vehicles.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a day services environment

Benefits

• HSE Consolidated Pay Scales
• National Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Christmas Savings Club
• Excellent training opportunities
• Staff Education Loans and Paid Study Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteria
• Sick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteria

Closing Date:5pm Thursday 3rd December 2026

Skills

• Person centred care
• Intellectual Disability

Benefits

• Pension Fund
• Flexible Working
• HSE payscale

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