Senior Community Facilitator in Roscommon

About the Role

The Senior Community Facilitator has a pivotal role as the direct staff to support an individual with an Intellectual Disability and Autism. The successful candidate will be employed to support and empower the individual with all aspects of their daily living in line with their Personal Outcome Measures. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to positively deliver the necessary supports required including Positive Behaviour Support plans.

Location: Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara)

This post is Permanent Part-time and pensionable. 1 x Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight. Rostered Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm to meet the requirements of the programme. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand.

Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration: €41,431 x 8 increments - €52,317 (Max) per annum pro-rata (Department of Health Senior Instructor/Supervisor Grade as at 01/06/2026). LSI 1 €54,011 per annum pro-rata is paid after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €55,805 per annum pro-rata is paid after a further 3 years. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least QQI Level 7 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector, Therapy Assistant, Community Development, Creative Digital Media, Creative Arts, Arts and Design i.e. Pottery, Ceramics, Craft Textiles. At least 2-3 years previous experience in designing and implementing programmes to enable them to carry out successfully the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability is desirable. Training will be provided. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car 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. Candidates should be proficient in I.T. Skills i.e. ability to use computers, modern technology, on-line system and assistive technology. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. The successful candidate should have good team working skills and be able to demonstrate creativity, positivity and enthusiasm in their role.

Candidates must demonstrate: Be quality driven in approach and demonstrate good leadership and direction in the provision of high standards in line with Personal Outcomes and New Directions model of service delivery. Actively support and empower each individual and their keyworker in their endeavours to achieve priority goals in their Personal Outcome Measures. Be positive, flexible and creative in your approach with an enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring a person centred philosophy. Ability to exercise good judgement and use initiative in problem solving. Excellent organisational and planning skills to implement and support quality initiatives in the development of day services.

Details

Location: Roscommon

Sector: public sector

Salary: €41,431–€55,805 per year

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

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 20th September 2026

Interview date 28th September 2026

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.

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm 20th September 2026