Senior Community Facilitator in Strokestown

About the Role

This is a direct support/front line role providing support to an individual with Intellectual Disability, Autism and Complex Behaviours. The successful candidate will take a lead role with the implementation of the Behaviour Support Plan and leading the team to deliver a quality-based service. This will involve supporting the Individual during behaviours of distress. This role includes working as a key worker to support and advocate for the individual supported by the service. The role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability while promoting independence and development of skills. The role will assist and support the individual, with the development of their person centred plan, the achievement of associated outcomes, to live a meaningful life and fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will encourage community participation and inclusion in positive ways, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking.

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 have experience of working with Individuals, who present with an Intellectual Disability and/ or Autism. Candidates must have experience working with Individuals who present with Behaviours that challenge. Knowledge of HIQA standards, New Directions guidance and other relevant regulations/legislation.

Details

Location: Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas, County Roscommon. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand. The posts are Permanent Full-Time & Part-time and pensionable. 1 X Permanent Full- Time 78 hours a fortnight. 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 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. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Salary: €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. Closing date: 22 Sept 2026. Interview date will be on either the 1st or 5th October 2026.

How to Apply

Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 22nd September 2026.