Senior Community Access Facilitator for Day Services

Kerry Parents & Friends Association; Killarney; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay Scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Parking (Site Dependent)

Generous Annual Leave

Income continuance scheme

Discounted Health Insurance

Access to training

Job summary

Kerry Parents & Friends Association is recruiting a Senior Community Access Facilitator to lead day-to-day operations at Killarney Day Services 1. You will guide staff, coordinate delivery and support individual outcomes within a Human Rights Based Approach.

The role requires three years post-qualification experience, a Level 7+ qualification, and a full driving licence. Remuneration is on KPFA pay scales with annual increments.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification (Level 7+) in a relevant field as specified in the job description.
• Minimum three years post-qualification experience supporting adults with disabilities, including coordinating supports and mentoring staff.
• Experience in community or work-based support settings and aligning with role responsibilities.
• Experience in person-centred planning, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and first-line operational support to staff.
• Coordinate service delivery, staffing, priorities and resources.
• Lead person-centred planning and progress review of individual goals.
• Work with adults with disabilities to promote choice, independence and community participation.
• Develop creative opportunities in education, employment, social participation and inclusion.
• Collaborate with families, circles of support and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.
• Promote safeguarding, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Exercise delegated operational responsibility during management absences.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Person Centred Planning

Safeguarding

Risk management

Quality assurance

Driving (full licence)

Education

Level 7+ qualification (NFQ) in Social Care / related

Job description

Kerry Parents & Friends Association is recruiting a Senior Community Access Facilitator to lead day-to-day operations at Killarney Day Services 1. You will guide staff, coordinate delivery and support individual outcomes within a Human Rights Based Approach.

The role requires three years post-qualification experience, a Level 7+ qualification, and a full driving licence. Remuneration is on KPFA pay scales with annual increments.