Community Facilitator in Roscommon

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.

The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of the educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will fulfil a key worker role for people supported and will work to develop active roles and increase participation in local communities.

Requirements

Candidates should have a QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector – eg., Social Care, Training/Education, Community Development, Nursing, Creative Arts, Creative Digital Media. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads 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. Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills.

Details

Location: Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara). Staff allocation could be either within day/residential/respite settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Hyde services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

Working Hours: 2 X Permanent Part-Time Community Facilitator 70 hours a fortnight. Normal working hours are Monday – Friday in day services. However, weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the people supported on occasion. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. 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: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration: €36,291 x 12 increments - €52,406 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).

Closing date: 10 Aug 2026. Interviews date 25th or 26th August 2026.

How to Apply

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 on 10th August 2026.