Day Activity Facilitator in Limerick

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.

Applications are invited for the following positions: Day Activities Facilitator. Location: Limerick City. Permanent Full Time, and Fixed Term full time contracts available. Positions are available in Autism specific units as well as general ID services. Basic Instructor 13-point scale €36,291- €52,406 (pro-rata).

There will be a supplementary panel formed for all Day Activity Facilitator posts within Corlann Limerick from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled.

Working with Corlann 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 require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• 22 days Annual Leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Full & Part-Time Work
• Career Progression
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs

You will work as a member of a team and will participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. The prime consideration at all times must be for the welfare and wellbeing of the service user. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. You must have the ability to work with people who have a learning disability and must believe that that person has the right to live and participate in the community equally with other people. The position requires competence in conflict resolution and the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view.

Requirements

• Have a third level qualification relevant to the provision of service to individuals with intellectual disabilities or at a minimum a QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules) in community development, health or education.
• Hold a Full Manual Driving License which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads.
• Have a working knowledge of HSE’s New Directions Standards for Day Services & the Person Centred planning process.

Details

Location: Limerick City. Salary: €36,291–€52,406 per year. Closing date: 20 Aug 2026. Contract type: Permanent Full Time, and Fixed Term full time. Sector: public sector.

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, 19th August 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer. INDL. Attachments: Day_Activity_Facilitator_Job_Description.docx. Interview Steps: Shortlist, Interview, Panel, Offer, Pre-Employment Clearances, Contracting. Apply Now.