BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.
Why not join us and support our commitment to working with people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives and achieve their hopes and dreams! Support Persons with a disability to access a wide range of community based services and opportunities to meet their individual needs We are currently seeking applications from highly motivated people, to join our teanm for the following positions DAY SERVICE COMMUNITY FACILITATORS Ref: 07/2025 Permanent Full-Time / Part time evenings only (fixed term contract) and Relief posts Day Services, Upton / Innishannon, Co. Cork Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.
We understand the importance of supporting our staff both personally and professionally, so that you can be fulfilled and happy in your work.
We have a diverse range of benefits, supports, variety of locations and flexible working hours to help you thrive at work.
We invest significantly in personal and professional development to enable our staff to reach their full potential, ensuring they have the competence and confidence to perform at their best.
The Role Work as part of the team in Day Service to develop, support and implement person centred programmes in line with HSE New Directions Framework.
They will encourage and motivate the day attenders to develop and engage in programmes such as art, drama, sports, social skills, work-placements, joining community groups, with the goal of increasing independence and personal life skills.
A Competency in networking, creativity and developing strong links within the community is an integral part of this role.
The role also requires some rotational evening and weekends.
The Candidates Must have a relevant Level 5 (Major) or higher qualification on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework in community development, health or education 6 months experience of working with people with an intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour is desirable Must have a full driving licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads Must be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems Skills / or interest in Art/Crafts, Pottery, Horticulture, Gardening, Alternative therapies, Music, Sport, would be a distinct advantage. Must be available to work afternoons/evenings and some weekends on a rotational basis as required Salary Scale: €34,081 - €49,864 per annum (HSE Consolidated Scales 1/10/24 Instructor Grade).
Part-Time posts will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post Informal enquiries or request for full job description please contact: Frank McNerney, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 3840029, e-mail: ****** A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies throughout our West Cork Services may be filled The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 9th February 2025 Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' Link Below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer