Instructor/Facilitator

Kare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension scheme

Salary protection plan

Flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via ESDA.ie

Career development

Job summary

Kare is recruiting for an Instructor/Facilitator for Day/Local Services in County Kildare. This is a permanent, full-time role of 35 hours per week, with salary scale €19.94 to €30.66 hourly DOE.

You will work with adults with intellectual disabilities, facilitating assessments, plans and community participation. The role requires QQI Level 5 in relevant care fields, a full Irish driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in relevant care field is required.
• Full, clean manual Irish driving licence is essential.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland without sponsorship.
• Understanding of person-centred planning and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Play a role in the completion of Assessment of Need for individuals and in development, implementation and evaluation of an Individual Support Plan.
• Support individuals to achieve goals and access healthcare information.
• Assist with medication and personal care per Kare policies.
• Support engagement with Kare's Advocacy structure.
• Maintain communication with families and stakeholders.
• Keep financial records for individuals and the unit per Kare policies.
• Uphold high professional standards and confidentiality.
• Drive Kare vehicles to support service users.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Education

QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker

Full, clean Irish driving licence

Job description

Instructor/Facilitator - Day/Local Services

Full-Time - 35 hour week Contracts

Locations: Co. Kildare

SUPERVISOR/INSTRUCTOR HSE Salary Scale: €19.94 to €30.66 hourly DOE

Kare Adult Supports work with people over the age of 18 years. We support people to live and be active in their community through supported employment, learning and everyday activities. We are currently recruiting for Instructor/Facilitators for Permanent Full-Time contracts.

Responsibilities

• Play a role in the completion of Assessment of Need for individuals and in the development, implementation and evaluation of a person's Individual Support Plan
• Support the individual to enhance their life by ensuring that goals and objectives are achieved and take responsibility for their health, ensuring they have information and access to all relevant healthcare
• Support each person with medication, personal and intimate care in accordance with Kare's Policies
• Ensure that people who use KARE services are supported to take part in Kare's Advocacy structure
• Maintain effective communication with families, relatives, teams and other stakeholders
• Ensure financial records for an individual and for the unit are maintained in accordance with Kare policies
• Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times
• Drive Kare vehicles to support the people who use our services.
  
  

Requirements

• A Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker
• Essential - A full, clean, manual Irish driving licence
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship
• An understanding of: Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding & Risk Management
• A proven track record in developing and implementing an Individual Support Plan
• Experienced and comfortable working with people who may exhibit behaviours that challenge
• Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships
• Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational & initiative skills
• IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g., e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology
  
  

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
• Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
• Optional Salary Protection Plan
• Rewarding work with flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
• Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
  
  

Closing date Friday 18th October 2026.

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Bryan Adams - Operations Manager.

Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.

The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.

Note: While the successful candidate will be contracted to an initial location, staff may be asked to transfer locations based on the needs of the service.

About Kare

Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare

Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.