Programme Facilitator

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Municipal District of Macroom; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization supporting individuals with support needs is seeking a Programme Facilitator in Ireland, Municipal District of Macroom. This role involves developing person-centered programs, managing operational activities, and leading trainings. The ideal candidate holds a Level 6 qualification in Social Care, has experience with intellectual disabilities, and is committed to fostering a caring environment. This part-time position offers a salary scale of €33,758 to €39,398, with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums

Career progression opportunities

Paid annual leave

Employee Assist Programme offering counselling

Death in Service Benefit

Paid mandatory training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with adults with an intellectual disability/autism.
• Experience of running programmes for adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct inclusive programmes for individuals.
• Engage with local management for operational oversight.
• Ensure policies and standards are followed.

Skills

Understanding the New Directions model

Experience in working with adults with intellectual disabilities

Coaching and managing a mixed workforce

Education

Level 6 qualification in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Programme Facilitator

To support the service (residential community and day service) in developing and fostering a person‑centred culture, with an aim to achieve high‑quality personal outcomes, personal development, growth and opportunity within the ethos of CCoI and in accordance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

To manage and lead inclusive programmes, training and social role opportunities for participants by supporting and working with people with support needs, volunteers, employees, and wider community partners. To provide enable and support meaningful work, training and personal development opportunities for people according to their ability, personal choice and vocational interests.

Contribute, report to and engage with the local management team in terms of providing effective management oversight and safeguarding of people, and operational management of the programme and its activities.

To develop proposals for management that will support new opportunities and initiatives with potential to add value to the experience of residents, day attendees, trainees – including approaches to best practice around the principles of social inclusion for persons with a disability, social enterprise, employment and social role opportunities for participants, day attendees and trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding the values and ethos of Camphill Communities of Ireland and to behave always in a way that upholds those values.
• To uphold, promote and apply all practices and reporting requirements associated with company and HSE / statutory requirements on Safeguarding and Protection of vulnerable adults / children as appropriate to the setting.
• To promote the safety and wellbeing of all members of the community while respecting and supporting their right to independent decision making.
• To contribute to the establishing of policies, systems and practices so that the community provides the best standard of care and support and complies with legislation, policies and best practice within the context of Camphills ethos and values and can demonstrate the same.
• To contribute with colleagues to the development and strategic vision of the community and associated activities and opportunities.
• To take responsibility for challenging bad practice constructively where you encounter it, using formal procedures where necessary.
• To take responsibility as appropriate, for directing and supervising the workload and practices of employees, co‑workers and volunteers and support them with prioritising the same.
• Building and maintaining relationships of trust and confidence with the adults with support needs, co‑workers, employees and volunteers.
• To assist in ensuring that suitable people are on hand at the required times to responsibly cover all activities and care support needs, through effective management of schedules and adequate planning of leave and training.
• To liaise with and participate as part of the Management Group or other designated person or group as appropriate.
• To have sound knowledge of the mission statement, values and purpose of Camphill Communities of Ireland.
• To work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the Camphill Communities of Ireland.
• Adhere to HIQA Standards, New Directions Standards and other company standards within your work location.
• Engage with inspections and audits carried out by the Company, HIQA/HSE.
• To engage in personal and professional development that will ensure the necessary skills and knowledge in meeting the changing needs of the position.

Main Tasks

• Planning the work of people with support needs, identifying the best activity and approach for each person, providing guidance, motivating, developing and directing people as they work.
• To create a good working environment and a group dynamic that enables each worker to benefit from their time in the programme.
• Making sure that people with support needs are constructively engaged, emotionally supported and sufficiently challenged and progressing as well as supported to work as independently as possible.
• Act as a Key Worker for specific individuals.
• In consultation with the individual take the lead in developing and implementing person‑centred plan for those individuals for whom you act as a key worker and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in residents reviews as required.
• Work in conjunction with individual plans and aims for each individual in the programme.
• Assist people with support needs in their work wherever necessary and oversee/supervise their tasks once they can work independently.
• Be involved in reviews and support meetings in conjunction with our social care coordinators and other individuals supporting an individual.
• Ensure that everyone in the programme knows where policies can be found and that all members of staff know who to bring issues of concern to, who to report accidents / incidents or complaints to.
• Ensure that the timetabling roster is adhered to and inform the relevant people of absences. Supervise punctuality and quality of work.
• To notify the Management group or their nominated person of any behaviour that causes concern.
• To attend the appropriate meetings as requested.
• Work under limited supervision, following standardised practices and/or methods, providing information, advising others and reporting to Management.
• Lead, prepare and facilitate regular programmes in line with New Directions.
• To negotiate holidays to minimise disruption to the smooth and safe running of the programme.
• Maintain the programme diary on a daily basis.
• To maintain Health and Safety regulations within the programme, compiling Risk Assessments on the use of equipment where necessary. To apply best practice safety in line with company policy and national best practice as advised by Health and Safety Authority.
• To ensure that all equipment in the programme is safe, clean and in good working order.
• Formulate programme plans for each year.
• To have ready the materials, resources and expertise required for the project / activity.
• To keep the area you are responsible beautiful, pleasant, clean and tidy.
• Organise and supervise tea breaks for the programme.
• To maintain all documentation required and associated with the programme.
• That appropriate risk assessments are carried out to ensure that any risks specific to supporting vulnerable adults in the programme are appropriately planned for and managed.
• To ensure that visitors are managed in a planned and safe way when visiting or engaged in the activity of the programme.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• A qualification at level 6 or above in Social Care or equivalent relevant qualification in health, education, or allied field.
• At least 2 years experience in working with adults with an intellectual disability/ autism.
• 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.
• Ability to contribute towards the support, coaching, managing and motivating and developing a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums.
• Pay scales.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Work/life balance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Paid mandatory training.

Details Of The Role

Salary Scale: €33,758 to €39,398. Pro rata Based on 40 hours Commencing on first point of the scale.

Location: The Bridge Community Kilcullen Co Kildare.

Contract: Permanent Part Time – Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week.

Closing date: 28th November 2025.

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

Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Strategic Management Services