Community Access facilitator in Waterford

About the Role

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann provides services to more than 6,000 people each year who have an intellectual disability, including those who also have autism. Funded under Section 38 of the Health Act, we remain deeply committed to a person-centred approach—one that honours each individual’s strengths, aspirations, and rights. Our aim is always to provide, as far as possible, personalised supports that empower people to identify and achieve their own life goals, and to live as valued, equal, and active citizens in their communities.

Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible.

Permanent Part Time, and Fixed Term contracts available. There will be a supplementary panel formed for all Community Access Facilitator posts within Comeragh Services from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of part time duration may be filled.

The role of a Community Access Facilitator: The Community Access Facilitator works with Day Services wider team and management as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. They will also build and maintain working relationships with relevant community organisations, educational providers and local employers. In this role you will take a lead role in supporting people within the framework of New Directions. You will work collaboratively with the person supported, their nominated circle of support to co-produce person-centred plans with ambition and possibility. You will support the person to access mainstream opportunities (education, work, civic life) on the same basis as others, and to challenge structural barriers where they arise. You will promote advocacy and self-direction, ensuring the person’s voice is central to all planning and decision-making by supporting adults with a disability to speak up for themselves and make their own choices, making sure their views guide all planning and decisions.

Requirements

Qualification required: Possess a Qualification in General Health and Social Care or Community and/or Youth Work, as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5 (Major Award). Or Possess a relevant Health Care qualification at not less than QQI level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Or An equivalent Health Care qualification from another jurisdiction.

Details

Location: Waterford

Salary: €36,291–€52,406 per year

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Contract type: Permanent Part Time, and Fixed Term

Some of our benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay (€36,291 - €52,406 pro-rata) HSE Pay Scales, Full Training provided, 23 days Annual Leave, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Career Progression, Sick Pay Benefits, Employee Assistance Programs

How to Apply

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