Children's Hub Coordinator

Children’s Hub Coordinator

Horizons, Montenotte, Cork

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a caring and dedicated team? Join our organisation and take charge of one of our new Children’s Hub, which offers vibrant and engaging afterschool and weekend programmes, designed to promote development, inclusion and fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

Position: Children’s Hub Coordinator

Grade: Social Care Leader

Location: Montenotte, Cork.

Hours: 39 hours per week (flexibility required – some evenings and weekend work may be involved as part of the role)

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: €55,793 – €65,155 – Social Care Leader Salary scale as per the Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced manager to lead our Children’s Hub Afterschool and Weekend Programme. As the service manager, you will oversee the planning, delivery and management of the programme, ensuring the needs of children with disabilities are met through creative and person-centred activities. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of the afterschool and weekend programmes, ensuring activities are tailored to the needs and interests of children with disabilities.
• Lead and supervise a team of staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all children’s first and safeguarding policies, health and safety standards and relevant regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families and external stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, resources and scheduling to ensure the efficient running of the programme.
• Monitor and evaluate the programme’s impact, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements:

Essential Requirements:

Applicants on the closing date for the competition must:

Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at:

https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/(see note 2 below*)

OR

Have a schedule 3 qualification

See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at:

https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html(see note 1 & 2 below*)

OR

Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.

OR

Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (see note 3 below*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by 30th November 2025.

OR

Provide Proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

Note 1*

Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two-year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered.

Note 2*

If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie

Note 3*

Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), during the 5-year period prior to the Register opened on 30th November 2023.

AND

b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

• Have a management qualification or be willing to undertake an appropriate course on commencement of employment.
• A Level 7 qualification in Social Care, Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a leadership or management role.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative skills, including scheduling and efficient management of documentation and resources. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Teams, Forms etc.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.
• A creative and child-centred approach to programme planning and delivery.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential.

Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 6063302). Completed application forms must be submitted by 4th July 2025.

Interviews will take place on 11th July. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie