Community Access Facilitator, Day Services

As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales.

Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale.

We are currently recruiting for the following position

Post: Community Access Facilitator

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (39 hours per week)

Location: Killarney Day Services 1

Roster: Mon, Thurs, Fri: 08:30 - 17:00 / Tues, Wed: 09:00-17:00

*Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service*

If you are passionate about supporting people to pursue their interests, achieve their goals and live active, meaningful lives in their communities, we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Reporting to the Centre Manager, or to a designated senior staff member where appropriate, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting adults with disabilities to achieve their personal goals, build confidence and independence, and take an active part in community life. Working within the framework of New Directions, the role will focus on person centred outcomes, valued social roles, active citizenship and meaningful community inclusion, underpinned by a Human Rights Based Approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with each person supported and their nominated circle of support to develop and progress meaningful, person centred goals and outcomes.
• Support adults with disabilities to make their own choices, build confidence and independence, and have their voice at the centre of planning and decision making.
• Promote active citizenship and community inclusion by supporting people to develop valued social roles, friendships, relationships and natural community connections.
• Identify and support opportunities in education, training, volunteering, work experience, supported employment, social participation and civic life.
• Support individuals to develop practical skills for everyday and self directed living, including communication, travel, money management and use of community facilities.
• Provide respectful and dignified personal support, including assistance with personal care, medication and prescribed therapeutic interventions where required.
• Promote positive risk taking, and wellbeing, supporting individuals to make informed choices while identifying, managing and monitoring risk appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with families, nominated circles of support, multidisciplinary teams, employers, educational providers, advocacy groups and community organisations to achieve individual outcomes and overcome barriers to inclusion.
• Maintain high quality records and documentation, monitor individual outcomes and rights related indicators, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous service improvement.
• Promote equality, inclusion and the rights of people supported in line with New Directions, a Human Rights Based Approach and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Essential Criteria:

• Possess a Qualification in General Health and Social Care or Community and/or Youth Work, as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5. (See Appendix 1 of the Job Description for the full list of qualifications).

Or

• Possess a relevant Health Care qualification at not less than QQI level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

Or

• An equivalent Health Care qualification from another jurisdiction.
• Relevant experience working in community, social, or work-based support settings, or in any other setting that aligns with the responsibilities of this role.
• Flexibility around working hours may be required in response to service needs.
• Applicants must have the necessary authorisation to work in Ireland and will be asked to provide supporting documentation during the recruitment process.
• Hold a full driver’s licence, have proven driving experience, and be willing to drive Association vehicles. Regarding use of own vehicle for work purposes, applicants must ensure it is roadworthy and covered by valid business insurance (or be willing to obtain business use insurance).

Desirable Criteria:

• A minimum of one year’s experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability post qualification is preferable.

Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.

(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for Killarney Day Services 1 may be filled up to the 31st of March 2027).

*In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in your CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.*

Your CV must be written independently and accurately reflecting your own experience, skills, and competencies. The use of AI or automated tools to complete any part is not permitted.

Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position.

Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer