Programme Assistant, Day Service, Kilcullen

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Kilcullen; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland invites applications for a part-time Programme Assistant based at The Bridge, Kilcullen. This permanent role is 35 hours per week with a salary of €32,526–€42,730 per year. The position requires Garda Vetting, a full driving licence and access to a car.

You will join a committed team supporting adults with disabilities in residential and day services, contributing to day-to-day programmes and person-centred care. Closing date is 6 November 2026.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent in Community/Health/Social Care.
• At least 1 year experience with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities.
• Understanding of national policy and developments in social care within disability services.
• Experience running programmes for adults with intellectual disability/autism.
• Understanding of the New Directions day support model; willingness to promote it.
• Ability to follow plans to meet ongoing needs of individuals supported.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Full driver’s licence and access to own car.

Skills

Driver's license

IT skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent (Community/Health/Social Care)

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint/OneDrive/Teams

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Programme Assistants

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for Programme Assistants to join our team in The Bridge, Kilcullen.

Job Title: Programme Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Parttime (35 hours per week)

Salary: €32,526- €42,730 per annum

Closing Date: 6th november 2026

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

• Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
• Have 1 years experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
• Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism
• An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, as developed by the HSE. A willingness to work in promoting this model within your role
• An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer