Volunteer & Student Placement Co-Ordinator

Corlann; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Corlann invites applications for the role of Volunteer & Student Placement Coordinator (Ref: 58/2026). This permanent part-time post (42 hours per fortnight) supports people with intellectual disability and autism by developing and coordinating a high‑quality volunteer programme and student placement system within Corlann.

The successful candidate will recruit, vet, induct, and support volunteers, maintain records and compliance documentation, and work as part of a team to uphold

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification at QQI Level 7 or higher in Social Care, Community Development, Humanities, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Experience with adults with intellectual disabilities/autism is desirable.
• Experience maintaining records, trackers, compliance documentation, or similar administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee a high-quality volunteer programme and student placement system.
• Recruit, vet, induct, and support volunteers and students while upholding safeguarding standards.
• Work as a team to ensure ethos and service needs are met and times may vary.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamworking skills

Education

QQI Level 7+ in Social Care

QQI Level 7+ in Community Development

QQI Level 7+ in Humanities

QQI Level 7+ in Social Sciences

Job description

• Cork, Ireland
• Part-time, Permanent

Who We Are

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t Show more

Skills and attributes

• QQI level 7 or higher in Community Development
• Effective communication and teamworking skills
• QQI level 7 or higher in Social Care

Description

Applications are invited for the following post

VOLUNTEER & STUDENT PLACEMENT CO-ORDINATOR - Ref: 58/2026

Permanent Part-Time (42 hours per fortnight)

Ethos

Corlann South aims to empower people with intellectual disability / autism and their families to live the lives they choose. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family, enabling them to design their own service so that they can enjoy a meaningful life in a real place with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form genuine friendships. In order to assist us to achieve this vision we wish to recruit innovative and proactive people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision.

JOB SUMMARY

The person appointed to the post will:

To develop, coordinate, and oversee a high‑quality volunteer programme and student placement system that enhances the lives of people supported by the organisation. The role ensures that all volunteers and students are appropriately recruited, vetted, inducted, supported, and integrated within services while upholding organisational ethos, policy, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements.

The person appointed to the post should be flexible in their approach to service delivery and should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork. In addition, a high level of flexibility will be required around starting and finishing times due to the nature of the post.

The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day‑to‑day operations ofthe Service reflect the ethos and vision of Corlann and that all co‑workers are meeting the needs of the people who use services therein.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate must

• o A relevant third‑level qualification at QQI Level 7 or higher in Social Care, Community Development, Humanities, Social Sciences, or related field
• Relevant experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities/autism
• Experience maintaining records, trackers, compliance documentation, or similar administrative systems.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use services.
• Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one’s own initiative.
• Possess a full clean category “B” Irish driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads
• Experience of working as a member of a team is essential.

Please see the job specification for further details on eligibility criteria and roles and responsibilities associated with volunteer and student placement coordination

Salary Scale: Admin. Grade V €52,757 - €63,110including LSI’s pro‑rata per annum (Consolidated Scales 1/6/26)

* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due will be paid from date of submission of documents.

Reporting to: Head of Quality Standards, Learning & Development (QSLD)

Informal enquiries to:

Jonathan Lerner, Head of Quality Standards Learning and Development

Tel: [phone];

The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews scheduled for Friday 20th November 2026

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer