LRC Programme Coordinator: Health & Wellbeing

Vision Ireland; Wexford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Vision Ireland is seeking an LRC Programme Coordinator to deliver activity sessions for people with sight loss across Lochrann Resource Centre and the wider community in Wexford. The role involves leading sessions, developing person-centred activity programmes and acting as a Keyworker to support service users.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare written reports, and promote Vision Ireland policies while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fitness/health & wellbeing sector.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Commitment to Quality Assurance.
• Flexible working approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging group sessions for people with sight loss at the Resource Centre.
• Plan, develop and deliver activity programmes based on person-centred planning.
• Maintain and ensure upkeep of areas used to deliver sessions.
• Take responsibility for an allocated area of the service, delivering and monitoring sessions and resources.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a fully integrated service.
• Prepare reports for the team and external agencies as required.
• Act as a Key Worker and liaise with professionals, parents and carers.
• Attend meetings and promote Vision Ireland policies.
• Ensure personal property and Vision Ireland resources are protected and used appropriately.
• Support and enable participation in daily activities and programmes.

Skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Flexible working

Microsoft Teams

Driving license

Education

QQI qualification in fitness/health & wellbeing/disabilities

Willingness to complete QQI facilitator/social care qualification

First Aid Certificate

Tools

MIS

Job description

Job Title: LRC Programme Coordinator: Health & Wellbeing

Work schedule: 15 hours per week. Flexibility is required regarding working days. Some occasional evening & weekend work may be required.

Location: Lochrann Resource Centre, Wexford Town (travel within Wexford may be required)

Contract type: 2 years fixed term contract

Reporting to: National Day & Hub Services Manager

Salary scale: €30,152 - €33,835 (pro-rata €12,223 - €13,716)

Closing date: 11th September 2026

Purpose of the Role

The Programme Coordinator assists the National Day & Hub Services Manager & Deputy Resource Centre Manager in running activity sessions based across the Lochrann Resource Centre (LRC) and in the community. You will lead in the planning and delivery of the sessions available from LRC and community based activities. You will be a Keyworker in the service, a central role vital for the care and wellbeing of the service users within the service. Vision Ireland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users and expects all staff to share this commitment. All of our service provision will be delivered in a person centred manner, with absolute engagement of the beneficiary and/or their significant others. For every section of this job description, it is implicit that this will be the starting point. VI Core Values are also implied in all aspects of this job description.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging group sessions for people with sight loss as part of the programme of activities at the Resource Centre.
• Plan, develop and deliver activity programmes based on the person-centred planning process.
• Maintain and ensure the upkeep of areas used to deliver sessions.
• Take responsibility for an allocated area of the service, managing and developing it by creating, delivering and monitoring appropriate sessions, as well as maintaining relevant equipment and resources.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including day service colleagues, service users and carers, to ensure the delivery of a fully integrated service.
• Assess the needs of individuals with sight loss and prepare reports, both verbally and in writing, for the wider team, other professionals, external agencies and families.
• Act as a Key Worker for individuals with sight loss, taking a lead role in support planning and liaising with other professionals, parents and carers as required.
• Attend team meetings and other meetings as required.
• Promote awareness of Vision Ireland's policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.
• Ensure that individuals' personal property and Vision Ireland's resources are respected and used appropriately.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and functional environment for both service users and staff.
• Support and enable individuals to participate in daily activities and programmes.
• Support the National Day & Hub Services Manager in implementing operational plans for the LRC and the HSE New Directions Policy, while ensuring the delivery of a person-centred service.
• Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be requested by your Line Manager or Senior Manager, in line with the objectives of the role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

A recognised QQI qualification in one of the following fields: fitness, health & wellbeing, mental health, disabilities or social care & health

OR

Willingness to complete a QQI facilitator or social care qualification

Desirable

Above criteria plus a working knowledge of "A Total Communication Approach" & disability awareness & social care training.

First Aid Certificate

Achievements And Experience

Essential

Experience within the fitness &/or health & wellbeing industry

Experience of implementing activity programmes with a strong emphasis on progression of skills, in a variety of environments (including community based activities)

Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

A positive attitude towards work, colleagues and service users

Ability to meet deadlines.

Commitment to the implementation of Quality Assurance

Desirable

Over 2 years experience working in health/fitness/wellbeing

Minimum of 2 years' experience of working with a learning disability &/or sensory loss.

Experience in using MIS

Experience of liaison with community groups and other service providers

Skills & Abilities

Essential

A positive attitude towards service users with disabilities and an appreciation of this role's responsibility in keeping them safe.

Flexible working approach

Good interpersonal skills.

Good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite (including Teams)

A clean, current driving license.

A progressive outlook and commitment to issues including disability and Equality & Diversity and the empowerment of service users

Shared belief in VI core values & ethos

Desirable

Access to own vehicle and willingness to learn/drive the LRC minibus

Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Vision Ireland Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.

We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities, accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that the needs of all our employees and service users, can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.

Vision Ireland reserves the right to close this competition prior to the closing date outlined should a high volume of suitable applications be received.

Garda Vetting will be conducted for the recommended candidate as part of the selection process for the post in accordance with the Vision Ireland Services Garda Vetting policy.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EEA

Vision Ireland Services is an equal opportunities & inclusive employer

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.