Volunteer & Student Placement Co-ordinator

Applications are invited for the following post

VOLUNTEER & STUDENT PLACEMENT CO-ORDINATOR - Ref: 58/2026

Permanent Part-Time (42 hours per fortnight)

Administrative Centre, Lota, Glanmire, Co. Cork

Ethos

Corlann South aims to empower people with intellectual disability / autism and their families to live the lives they choose. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family, enabling them to design their own service so that they can enjoy a meaningful life in a real place with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form genuine friendships. In order to assist us to achieve this vision we wish to recruit innovative and proactive people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision.

JOB SUMMARY

The person appointed to the post will:

To develop, coordinate, and oversee a high‑quality volunteer programme and student placement system that enhances the lives of people supported by the organisation. The role ensures that all volunteers and students are appropriately recruited, vetted, inducted, supported, and integrated within services while upholding organisational ethos, policy, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements.

The person appointed to the post should be flexible in their approach to service delivery and should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork. In addition, a high level of flexibility will be required around starting and finishing times due to the nature of the post.

The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations ofthe Service reflect the ethos and vision of Corlann and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the people who use services therein.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate must

• o A relevant third‑level qualification at QQI Level 7 or higher in Social Care, Community Development, Humanities, Social Sciences, or related field
• Relevant experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities/autism
• Experience supporting or coordinating volunteers or students.
• Experience maintaining records, trackers, compliance documentation, or similar administrative systems.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use services.
• Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one’s own initiative.
• Be computer literate.
• Possess a full clean category “B” Irish driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads
• Experience of working as a member of a team is essential.

Please see the job specification for further details on eligibility criteria and roles and responsibilities associated with volunteer and student placement coordination

Salary Scale: Admin. Grade V €52,757 - €63,110including LSI’s pro-rata per annum (Consolidated Scales 1/6/26)

* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due will be paid from date of submission of documents.

Reporting to: Head of Quality Standards, Learning & Development (QSLD)

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Informal enquiries to:

Jonathan Lerner, Head of Quality Standards Learning and Development

Tel: +353 87 6038191;

The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews scheduled for Friday 20th November 2026

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled

Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer