Empowerability Co-ordinator

EmpowerAbility Co-Ordinator - EmpowerAbility

Fixed term contact until December 2028, Full-time 35hrs per week (1.0 WTE).

This role is funded through the WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme. Co-funded through the government of Ireland, through the department of social protection, and the European Union.

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a dynamic, solution‑oriented Coordinator to join our Pobal‑funded EmpowerAbility Programme. This is a vital, hands‑on role focused on supporting adults with disabilities to progress into employment, further education, and training, enabling them to be valued and active members of their communities.

Aligned with the WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme and underpinned by a Human Rights‑Based Approach, the role’s primary purpose is to support people with disabilities to gain and sustain employment or to access education and training that improves their employment prospects. The postholder will work collaboratively with adults, their circles of support, and multidisciplinary teams to co‑design personalised pathways to education, employment, social participation, and independent living.

The EmpowerAbility Coordinator will be based within Adult Day Services at the Civic Centre, Ballymun, and across other CRC locations as required. The role involves recruiting and supporting programme participants to integrate fully and meaningfully into their communities through the development of socially valued roles. The postholder will coordinate the day‑to‑day running of the EmpowerAbility programme, support the EmpowerAbility team, and ensure the programme meets its outcomes and targets through the development of successful, sustainable pathways.

Applicants must demonstrate the followingessential requirements.

· A significant working knowledge of the New Directions policy, person centred planning, self-advocacy and personal development.

· Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

· Two years’ experience working with adults with disabilities within an environment promoting community and social inclusion

· A relevant technical qualification: i.e. QQI Level 8 or above in social studies, management, education or a related discipline

· A relevant pedagogical qualification i.e. QQI Level 6 or above

· Knowledge of the EU Funding Structures

· Experience of networking, building, and maintaining professional relationships

· Full Manual Driving Licence valid in the state

· Experience in reaching targets and achieving results

Desirable requirements.

· A Certificate in Supported Employment would be desirable

· Experience creating opportunities for work placement or paid work with employers or other relevant community-based opportunities.

· Experience of supporting adults with transitions, long term targets and life goals

Who We’re Looking For

You are a values‑driven professional who is passionate about inclusion, rights, and community participation. You bring strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, and are comfortable working across services and settings:

• Person-Centredness: Designing and implementing measures and tools, tailored to the needs of CRC service users and staff, to monitor delivery of the strategy
• Quality: Collecting, managing, and reporting a robust portfolio of evidence from which to track progress and generate learning to support continuous improvements in organisational performance and impact
• Respect: Working with a variety of stakeholders and teams across the CRC to promote buy in for strategic changes, reflection, and continuous improvement
• Courage: Thinking creatively and boldly to generate actionable insights through case studies, visualising data and knowledge products for a wider audience
• Collaboration: Engaging relevant stakeholders to determine appropriate monitoring activities and obtain data. Where data is not currently available, working with stakeholders to establish appropriate systems and processes to address gaps
• Stewardship: Highlighting evidence-based examples of good practice, efficiency and value for money arising from strategy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Message from the Interim Training & Development Manager

CRC Adult Day Services is undergoing an exciting transformation, guided by New Directions, the Human Rights‑Based Approach, the UNCRPD, and the emerging Adult Day Services Strategy. The EmpowerAbility Coordinator plays a key role in this journey, supporting adults with disabilities to progress towards employment, education, and meaningful community participation.

This is a hands‑on role focused on coordinating the delivery of the EmpowerAbility Programme, working closely with participants, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to develop personalised, inclusive pathways. Based in Ballymun and across CRC locations as required, the role offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential as services are delivered in line with the needs of the individuals attending the programmes. Will require travel to all CRC Adult Services locations.

Informal enquiries to Noel Carroll, Training & Development Manager, ncarroll@crc.ie, 087 276 7235

Department of Health Salary Scale, Clerical Grade V (code 0566) (Salary Scale €52,758 to €63,110, Inc. 2 LSI’s). Please note, appointment is at the 1st point of the scale; exceptions to this would be where there is evidence of previous public sector experience.

Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and supporting documentation how they meet the above criteria as short-listing will apply.

Please submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button below. Please note that applicants must have a right to work in Ireland at the time of application. The CRC are not in a position to offer sponsorship for this role.

Applications must be received on or before Sunday, 5th July 2026

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