Senior Community Facilitator

Corlann; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Corlann is seeking a Senior Community Facilitator to support individuals with intellectual disability and autism at Hyde Services in Roscommon and surrounding areas. The role involves delivering person-centred supports and Positive Behaviour Support plans, under the Personal Outcome Measures framework.

The post is permanent part-time, with 70 hours per fortnight and a rostered Monday to Friday pattern. Remuneration ranges from €41,431 to €52,317 pro-rata, with potential progression and

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector.
• 2–3 years experience designing and implementing programmes for people with intellectual disability.
• Full clean manual driving licence; may require Class D1 licence.
• Proficient with IT, online systems and assistive technology.
• Fluency in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to achieve Personal Outcome Measures.
• Deliver supports including Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Be flexible to provide person-centred services across locations.
• Work with keyworkers to implement daily living supports.
• Maintain quality standards and participate in service development.

Skills

Leadership

Teamworking

Creativity

IT skills

English language

Driving licence

Person-centred planning

Education

QQI Level 7 qualification

Tools

Assistive technology

Online systems

Job description

HYDE SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara)

Ref: 103440

Location

Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara)

CORLANN –WEST REGION

POST: PERMANENT PART-TIME SENIOR COMMUNITY FACILITATOR

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator Appointments within the Hyde Services will be made over the next 6 months.

The Role

The Senior Community Facilitator has a pivotal role as the direct staff to support an individual with an Intellectual Disability and Autism. The successful candidate will be employed to support and empower the individual with all aspect of their daily living in line with their Personal Outcome Measures. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to positively deliver the necessary supports required including Positive Behaviour Support plans.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Candidates should have at least QQI Level 7 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector, Therapy Assistant, Community Development, Creative Digital Media, Creative Arts, Arts and Design i.e. Pottery, Ceramics, Craft Textiles.
• At least 2-3 years previous experience in designing and implementing programmes to enable them to carry out successfully the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability is desirable. Training will be provided.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
• Candidates should be proficient in I.T. Skills i.e. ability to use computers, modern technology, on-line system and assistive technology.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• The successful candidate should have good team working skills and be able to demonstrate creativity, positivity and enthusiasm in their role.

Skills

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Be quality driven in approach and demonstrate good leadership and direction in the provision of high standards in line with Personal Outcomes and New Directions model of service delivery.
• Actively support and empower each individual and their keyworker in their endeavours to achieve priority goals in their Personal Outcome Measures.
• Be positive, flexible and creative in your approach with an enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring a person centred philosophy.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and use initiative in problem solving.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to implement and support quality initiatives in the development of day services.

Working Hours

• 1 x Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight

Rostered Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm to meet the requirements of the programme. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported.

Annual Leave

22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration

€41,431 x 8 increments - €52,317 (Max) per annum pro-rata (Department of Health Senior Instructor/Supervisor Grade as at 01/06/2026). LSI 1 €54,011 per annum pro-rata is paid after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €55,805 per annum pro-rata is paid after a further 3 years. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.

Tenure

This post is Permanent Part-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator Appointments within the Hyde Services will be made over the next 6 months.

Informal enquiries to

Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Services Area Manager on 0874130565

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm 20th September 2026

Interview date 28th September 2026

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER