Senior 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: Senior Community Access Facilitator

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

Location: Killarney Day Services 1

Roster: Mon, Thurs & Fri: 08:30 - 17:00 / Tues : 09:00 - 17:00/ Wed: 08:30 - 16:30

*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:

Kerry Parents & Friends Association is seeking a Senior Community Access Facilitator to provide day to day leadership within our Adult Disability Day Services.

Reporting to the Centre Manager/Deputy Manager, the successful candidate will provide day to day leadership and guidance to staff, coordinate service delivery and support the achievement of individual outcomes. The role will also exercise delegated operational responsibility as required, while promoting New Directions, community inclusion and a Human Rights Based Approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day leadership, guidance, mentoring and first line operational support to staff, as delegated by the Centre Manager/Deputy Manager.
• Coordinate the effective day to day delivery of the service, including staffing arrangements, work priorities and the use of available resources.
• Lead and monitor person centred planning, ensuring individual goals, agreed actions and outcomes are progressed and reviewed.
• Work directly with adults with disabilities to promote choice, independence, active citizenship and meaningful participation in community life.
• Support the development of creative and outcome focused opportunities in areas such as education, employment, social participation and community inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, circles of support, multidisciplinary teams and community partners to achieve positive outcomes and address barriers.
• Promote high standards of practice through safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Exercise delegated operational responsibility and provide leadership during periods of management absence, as required.

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant third-level qualification at Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Disability Studies, Community Development, Health, Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or another discipline relevant to the role. (Please refer to Appendix 1 of the Job Description for further details).
• Minimum three years post qualification experience supporting adults with disabilities, including experience coordinating supports, mentoring staff or undertaking delegated leadership responsibilities.
• Relevant experience working in community, social, or work based support settings, or in any other setting that aligns with the responsibilities of this role.
• Experience of Person Centred Planning, quality assurance processes, safeguarding practices and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead service improvement initiatives and support teams in delivering quality outcomes.
• Applicants must have the necessary authorisation to work in Ireland and will be asked to provide supporting documentation during the recruitment process.

Highly Desirable Criteria:

• 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).
• Hold a relevant leadership or management qualification.
• Have completed training in Person Centred Planning, Safeguarding, Positive Behaviour Support, Risk Management, and/or Quality Systems.

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 and application 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