Senior Community Facilitator

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

3 X PERMANENT PART-TIME SENIOR COMMUNITY FACILITATORS

POST 1: ATHLONE/ROSCOMMON ADULT SERVICES

(Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town)

POST 2 & 3: ROSCOMMON TOWN SERVICES

(Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara areas)

JOB REF: 82244

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator Appointments within the Athlone/Roscommon Services will be made over the next 6 months.

Location:

Post 1: Assignment to Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services.

Post 2 & 3: Assignment to Roscommon Town Services.

The Role:

The Senior Community Facilitator has a pivotal role as the direct staff to support an individual with an Intellectual Disability and Autism. The successful candidate will be employed to support and empower the individual with all aspect of their daily living in line with their Personal Outcome Measures. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to positively deliver the necessary supports required including Positive Behaviour Support plans.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• 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.

Skills:

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Be quality driven in approach and demonstrate good leadership and direction in the provision of high standards in line with Personal Outcomes and New Directions model of service delivery.
• Actively support and empower each individual and their keyworker in their endeavours to achieve priority goals in their Personal Outcome Measures.
• Be positive, flexible and creative in your approach with an enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring a person centred philosophy.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and use initiative in problem solving.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills to implement and support quality initiatives in the development of day services.

Working hours:

Post 1 (Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services): 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. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand.

Post 2 & 3 (Roscommon Town Services): 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. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand.

The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours and any changes in rostering in the future to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by the person in charge.

Annual Leave:

22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time).

Remuneration:

€40,120 x 8 increments - €50,778 (Max) per annum pro-rata (Department of Health Senior Instructor/Supervisor Grade as at 01/03/2025). LSI 1 €52,423 per annum pro-rata is paid after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €54,163 per annum pro-rata is paid after a further 3 years.

Tenure:

Posts are permanent part-time and pensionable.

Full Job Description attached

Informal enquiries to:

POST 1: Helen Hunt, Athlone/Roscommon Area Manager on 087-3485667

POST 2 & 3: Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Area Manager 087-4130565

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm on 15th July 2025

Interviews are proposed to take place on 24th July 2025

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer