Facilitator (35 hours per week) in Dublin
- Salary
- €17–€19.60 / hour
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2026
About the Role
Facilitator (35 hours per week)
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Job reference: FAC_DUBH35_1410
We are looking for a Facilitator who can:
- 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
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
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 Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
Details
Part-time, Permanent
€17–€19.6 per hour
Closing date: 11 Nov 2026 12:00 PM
Frequently asked
- What are the essential criteria for the Facilitator role?
- 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 essential.
- What qualifications are required for a Facilitator?
- A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, such as in health, community, or care sector.
- What are the key skills and abilities required for 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, and a full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.
- 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, 17 days annual leave, 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 is the closing date for applications?
- 11 Nov 2026 12:00 PM