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.

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 (e.g., Pottery, Ceramics, Craft Textiles).
• At least 2–3 years’ previous experience in designing and implementing programmes to enable them to carry out 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 the 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 obtaining a Class D1 licence.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including the ability to use computers, modern technology, online systems, and assistive technology.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• The successful candidate should have good teamworking skills and be able to demonstrate creativity, positivity, and enthusiasm in their role.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Quality-driven approach and good leadership in providing high standards aligned with Personal Outcomes and the New Directions model of service delivery.
• Ability to actively support and empower each individual and their keyworker in achieving priority goals in their Personal Outcome Measures.
• Positivity, flexibility, and creativity with enthusiasm and commitment to 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: Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara)
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time (60 hours per fortnight)
• Salary: €41,431–€55,805 per year (pro-rata)
• Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata), i.e., 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked
• Working Hours: Rostered Monday to Friday. Contracted hours are liable to change from 8am to 8pm to meet programme requirements. Future developments may require transfer to other work locations as service needs demand.
• Closing Date: 22 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Interview Dates: Likely 30 November or 1 December 2026
• Tenure: Pensionable

A panel may be formed from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator appointments within Hyde Services will be made over the next 6 months.

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CVs online is 5:00 PM on 22 November 2026.

Informal enquiries to: Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Services Area Manager, on 087 413 0565.