Senior Community Facilitator at Corlann

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Corlann in Roscommon Town invites applications for a Permanent Part-Time Senior Community Facilitator with Hyde Services. You will directly support an individual with an Intellectual Disability and Autism, empowering daily living in line with Personal Outcome Measures.

Flexibility is essential as you deliver Positive Behaviour Support plans and work across locations as needed. A QQI Level 7 qualification and a clean driving licence are required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 in Social Care or related field required.
• 2–3 years designing and implementing programmes for individuals with intellectual disability.
• Fluency in English and full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual with an Intellectual Disability and Autism in daily living.
• Empower the individual through Personal Outcome Measures and person-centred planning.
• Deliver Positive Behaviour Support plans and adapt to service needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility to cover multiple locations and hours.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Teamwork

IT skills

English fluency

Education

QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care

Job description

CORLANN WEST REGION POST:

PERMANENT PART-TIME SENIOR COMMUNITY FACILITATOR HYDE SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara)

Ref: 103440 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.

Location:

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

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:

• 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.

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER