Facilitator (20 hours per week) in Dublin
- Salary
- €17–€19.60 / hour
- Contract
- Part time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 5 Nov 2026
This is a part-time position — the figure shown is the full-time rate, so actual pay is pro-rata, based on the hours worked.
About the Role
Facilitator (20 hours per week) in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Permanent, flexi part time. €17–€19.6 p/h. Closing date: 5 Nov 2026 12:00 PM.
We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.
We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to enjoy. In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile. Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible. No two autistic people are the same and therefore no two jobs with us are the same.
Facilitator - Day service
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
20 hours per week
Job reference: FPT_DH20_0810
Requirements
Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator:
- A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
- Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
- Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
- Availability to work shifts on a rota basis
- Full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
- Permission to work in Ireland essential
Details
Benefits Include:
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 11 days annual leave pro rata based on hours worked
- Premium rates for evening and weekend work
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
- Paid breaks
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Qualifications required for a Facilitator:
- A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Facilitator. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.
Skills/Abilities required of a Facilitator:
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
- Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
- Fluent English and excellent communication skills
- Full, clean drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
Who the people we support would like support from:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Frequently asked
- What are the essential criteria for the Facilitator position?
- A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential, awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs, Programme Planning Person Centred Plans, availability to work shifts on a rota basis, a full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles, and permission to work in Ireland.
- What are the benefits of working as a Facilitator at Autism A Chara?
- Benefits include access to Education Support Scheme, company pension with company contribution, sick pay & access to Health Care plans, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, 11 days annual leave pro rata based on hours worked, premium rates for evening and weekend work, bike to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, your birthday off, paid breaks, discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy, and fantastic development and career progression opportunities.
- What qualifications are required for the Facilitator position?
- A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector).
- What are the key skills and abilities required for the Facilitator position?
- Ability to work on own initiative, awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs, Programme Planning Person Centred Plans, fluent English and excellent communication skills, and a full, clean drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.
- What are the people we support looking for in a Facilitator?
- Someone who can learn about them, adapt their communication style to suit their needs, be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind, assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care, support them to engage in their community, help them learn new skills, and support them to understand their rights and help them make their own decisions.