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The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s & Ireland’s commercial decarbonisation sector. At Alternative Heat, we are at the forefront of innovative, sustainable building solutions. As a leader in the design, development, and delivery of offsite-prefabricated energy systems, we take pride in offering groundbreaking decarbonisation solutions throughout Ireland, UK and Europe What We Do: As part of our mission to drive the transition to renewable and low-carbon energy solutions, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Executive Assistant to join our team. This pivotal role will shape the future of sustainable energy delivery across a diverse portfolio of public and commercial sectors. We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout Ireland, UK & Europe. Role Overview: The Executive Assistant is a proactive and business-focused role, providing high-level support to senior leaders. The post holder will collaborate closely with the Managing Director, Operations Director and Associate Directors delivering first-class assistance in preparing presentations, reports, and documents. This role combines strategic awareness with hands-on operational support, requiring excellent organisational skills and strong communication abilities. What You’ll be Doing: This role requires a high degree of autonomy, initiative and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, ensuring the smooth operation of the Senior Leadership Team and continuous improvement of executive support processes. • Diary Management - scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements • Assist senior leaders with the preparation of meetings, briefings, presentations and key documents. • Draft corporate documents as required using MS office as required. • Attend senior meetings and ensure minutes are recorded and actions distributed and actions are followed up. • Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders, representing the leadership team with professionalism. • Identify opportunities for operational improvement and proactively suggest and help implement solutions to enhance effectiveness. • Ensure that communications are released on scheduled dates to ensure all areas of the business are kept informed. • Conduct research, analyse data, and provide insights to support decision-making. • Coordinate and manage strategic projects, supporting business objectives. What You Need to Have: • A Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role supporting senior executives. • Proven experience in complex diary management and high-level administrative support • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen • Experience in project coordination and stakeholder management • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information professionally • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential What You Would Ideally Have: • A business based master’s degree (e.g. MBA, MSc Management, MSc Business, or similar), or equivalent experience operating at a similar level, is desirable. • Experience supporting or overseeing administrative/office operations is desirable. • Exposure to business planning, reporting, or strategy support Employee Benefits: • Full in-house training and career development opportunities • Competitive pension scheme • Life assurance scheme • Health cash plan • Free annual health check during working hours • 30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service. • Social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Health and Wellbeing committee. • Secure, free onsite parking • Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily. • Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities
Operations Support Specialist
The Company: Founded in 1998, EZ Living Furniture are the largest independent furniture retailer in Ireland. We have almost 400 team members and we are constantly seeking people who wish to build a career with a company that has a growth mindset and offers real career enhancing opportunities. Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join EZ Living Furniture as an Operations Support Specialist . In this key role, you will provide direct support to both the Retail Operations Manager and the Logistics Operations Manager , helping to ensure the smooth and efficient coordination of our retail and logistics functions across the business. Based in our Head Office in Galway , the successful candidate will play an integral part in a large, fast-paced operation. If you're looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and growing company, we encourage you to apply today. Key Responsibilities: Operational Support: · Collaborate closely with the Retail & Logistics Operations Managers to implement, monitor, and continuously improve operational processes, policies, and procedures. · Identify and recommend new procedures for increasing the efficiency of day-to-day operations. · Flag recurring issues or process gaps to the Retail and Logistics Operations Manager for resolution. · Provide administrative support to the operations team and other departments as required. · Be a go-to point of contact for routine operational questions from retail or logistics teams as required. Communication : · Maintain communication to the retail and logistics teams when required, ensuring clear and timely communication of updates, initiatives, and operational changes. · Collaborate with various departments to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Issue Resolution: Help investigate and resolve operational issues raised by retail or logistics teams, escalating to the Retail or Logistics Operations Manager, or other departments where necessary. Compliance & Standards: · Assist in monitoring store and warehouse adherence to established operational, compliance, and health & safety standards. · Support audit processes and help ensure compliance practices are consistently followed. Reporting: · Collaborate with the Retail & Logistics Operations Managers to compile and analyse sales and operational data. · Support performance tracking, issue identification, and process improvement opportunities. Meeting & Visit Preparation: Assist in the preparation of agendas, presentations, and documents for meetings and site visits alongside the Retail and Logistics Operations Managers. Collate feedback or action points following visits and meetings. People Management: Handle sensitive and confidential information, such as staffing updates, performance data, or HR-related communications with the highest level of discretion and professionalism. Skills Required: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Production Operative
About the role We have several exciting opportunities available for Production Operatives to join our growing team at Kerry's manufacturing site in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry. Due to continued business growth and increased customer demand, we are expanding our operations and launching a new production line, creating multiple permanent opportunities for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing. Our Coleraine site employs approximately 190 people and it specializes in the production of slice-on-slice processed cheese products, syrups and sweet sauces. This is an exciting time to join Kerry as we invest in the future of our Coleraine operation and create a brand-new team to support our expansion plans. This is a full-time, permanent position, working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern covering days and nights (700am-700pm and 700pm-700am). What will you do? Your responsibilities as a Production Operative will include
Clerical Officer
The starting salary for this role is €31,935 per annum, pro-rata. Job Summary The purpose of this role is to provide high-level administrative support to Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of quality services, in line with the organisation's remit, working collaboratively with colleagues across WWETB and the wider community, including schools and Further Education and Training Centres. WWETB is committed to continually improving the quality and effectiveness of its services and systems, spanning multiple functions, including Schools, Further Education and Training Centres, Finance, Human Resources, and Corporate Services. The responsibilities of this role will support these efforts, as detailed below. Key Responsibilities
Nursing Assistant
Post: Nursing Assistants Salary Band 2 (£24,975 per annum pro rata) Contract: Permanent 35.25 hours per week Also recruiting for bank and waiting list for Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time Location: In patient Unit, Somerton House, Belfast, BT15 3LH It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 6th / 7th October 2026. Role The post holder will assist qualified nursing staff in providing high standards of palliative care for patients and their relatives. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care initially under direct supervision from the IPU Manager or Deputy Head of Adult Services’ Manager. He/she will be required to work as a member of the multi professional team. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Specification. If you have any queries, please contact a member of the People & Organisational Development Team on 02890 781836. The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th September 2026 at 4pm (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered). For guidance on how to apply using our online application platform GetGot, or troubleshooting any potential issues, please refer to the following link: Getgot FAQs Please note all correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Please ensure to check your 'junk/spam' folder as due to personal email security settings, emails can sometimes appear here. Any email correspondence will come from an email address ending in @nihospice.org. “We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons”
Day Team Leader
Team Leader Days - Copelands Care Home Location : Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £14.93 per hour, SP 24-26 Contract: Permanent Work hours : 26 hours per week 13 hour shifts over a 7-day rota Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role . Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to frail older people, including those living with dementia. We promote the use of familiar and recognisable surroundings and activities to stimulate residents’ memories. Visual clues throughout the design help residents with recollection to avoid confusion and increased anxiety. Additionally, it creates opportunities for staff and residents to interact more easily in activities of daily living Your new role You'll support the management team with daily operations, managing and mentoring staff, and the provision of individual care to residents. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and act as a liaison between staff, residents, and families, addressing concerns and facilitating effective communication.You'll be responsible for ensuring high quality care is being delivered whilst monitoring resource allocation, schedules, and upholding the care home's standards and policies. In the absence of the management team, the team leader will act as the responsible person on shift. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details. To apply, please complete your application form and send us an up to date and relevant CV. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Business Support Officer
Salary: SO1 SCP 25-27 £37,563 - £39,481 per annum pro rata however the post holder may be required to work at other locations throughout the Borough. (Reserve lists may be kept for same or similar posts throughout the Borough) Duration: Fixed Term Contract for two years, may be extended or made permanent. The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay throughout the Council area. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 12 months. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be required to provide administrative and business support in a confidential manner to the Development, Community & Wellbeing Directorate MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide administrative and business support assistance to the DCW Directorate working to agreed plans and monitoring progress against agreed timescales and actions. Gather, coordinate, analyse and prepare information in support of the DCW Directorate programme/projects to include the development of reports, documents and briefings for the DCW Directorate, Programme Governance Structures, Council Committees and other relevant stakeholders, including funders. Arrange meetings on behalf of the DCW Directorate with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all of the necessary associated arrangements and logistics for all meetings are in place. Produce and circulate notice of meetings, attend and service meetings, record decisions accurately, produce minutes and action sheets, prepare follow-up papers and correspondence, ensuring actions are undertaken within agreed timescales. Co-ordinate and maintain Officers’ diaries with regards the associated arrangements for the DCW Directorate projects/programmes. Undertake the planning and organisation of consultations, events, workshops including, for example, the booking of venues, hospitality, travel arrangements in accordance with the appropriate regulations and Council policies and requirements. Create and modify documents such as programme and project plans, reports, databases, presentations and letters using Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Powerpoint, Outlook and other software as necessary. Raise purchase orders and assist in the monitoring and maintenance of robust financial information and reports associated with the DCW Directorate projects/programmes. Adhere to the confidentiality requirements relating to matters discussed at meetings and demonstrate trust and confidence in handling sensitive and confidential information. Any other duties allocated, commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and training • 5 GCSEs (Grades A – C) or equivalent/comparable including Mathematics and English Language. **Applicants must list all subjects, grades and level attained Experience • At least 2 years’ relevant experience working in a busy office environment to include all of the following: ▪ Supporting the planning and delivery of programmes and projects. ▪ Servicing meetings (e.g. Arrange meetings, record decisions, produce minutes and action sheets) ▪ Managing databases, finance systems and spreadsheets, to include operation of a digital filing system for a number of projects and/or programmes. ▪ Competent in the use of Microsoft applications in a work context (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Good organisation skills • Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relation to confidential matters • Be able to work on own initiative • Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities Driving • Hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) and have access to a form of transport or *have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. *This relates only to any person who has a disability, which debars them from driving. Working Arrangements/Flexibility • 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. A flexible working hours scheme in operation. The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the post.
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker (Permanent, Full-Time), Cahir, Co. Tipperary Corlann is looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices. Please see job description attached to this job listing on corlann.ie for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 23rd September 2026. Corlann South East is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Counsellor Therapist
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT PART- TIME COUNSELLOR/THERAPIST EAST GALWAY ADULT SERVICES – INITIAL ASSIGNMENT TO ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY AND REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO GALWAY REF: 103638 The Role: The Counsellor will provide psychotherapy/counselling services for adults with an intellectual disability. Reporting/Responsible To: Head of Psychology Department/Deputy Works With: Adults with intellectual disability in a collaborative and integrative manner with the wider core team supporting e.g., frontline staff, team leaders, service managers, and colleagues in disciplines which include, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatry, nursing, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. Purpose: To ensure a holistic and person centred approach, the successful candidate will work in a collaborative and integrative manner with the wider core team supporting the person. Many of the adults with mild intellectual disability supported by Corlann avail of community based services and hence a number of agencies and services provide various elements of support. As a result collaboration with key staff providing services across agencies is critical as the team supporting the adult may be an interagency team. The successful candidate may provide training sessions to enhance the skills of staff working with people with emotional lability and other needs as may be required from time to time. Qualifications/Experience: Candidates must, at the latest date for receipt of completed applications for the post possess: A recognised qualification at Level 7 or higher qualification on the NQAI framework in Medicine, relevant Health & Social Care Professionals (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy) or registered or eligible to be registered as a Nurse with An Bord Altranais. And An Accredited qualification in counselling or psychotherapy recognised by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a relevant body within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy, or equivalent body in another jurisdiction, of which there is sufficient theoretical content, clinical placements, skills training and personal development as part of the qualification. Or A post-graduate qualification in counselling recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland. A full driving license and use of a car is an essential requirement. Skills: Demonstrates knowledge, experience and ability to: • Understand the impact of various forms of abuse and trauma • Impact of maladaptive attachment histories • Assess clients’ suitability for counselling/psychotherapy • Work within a range of therapeutic approaches • Provide individualized and person centred therapy contracts • Work effectively and confidently with challenging client processes • Empathise with and treat clients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect • Operate notification procedures in relation to child and vulnerable adult protection • Assess risk and manage it appropriately • Incorporate relevant legislation, agreed policy directives and professional guidance into work practice • Engage in evaluation and supervision • Engage in commitment to continuing professional development • Operate professional and personal boundaries • Appreciate of the importance of professional and personal support systems • Work effectively as part of a team including working independently and as a core member of an interdisciplinary team • Operate effective interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills • Account for the outcomes of psychotherapy and its efficacy • Manage client records effectively and promptly • Work in a flexible manner and be open to change • Apply leadership and organisation skills • Evaluate information and make effective decisions • Provide a high quality service • IT skills relevant to the role (use of electronic client record and the OLIS database) Effectively plan and prepare for meetings • Manage communications in a professional manner • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/service delivery • Promote and demonstrate best practice at all times Working Hours: 42 hours per week based on a 5 day duty roster. 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. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Remuneration: Department Of Health Counsellor Therapist - National Counselling Service, salary scale (01/06/2026) - 54,763 x 14 increments - € 96,056 (max) per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Annual Leave: 27 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Tenure: The post is permanent part-time and pensionable. Probation A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the employer’s discretion. Full job description attached Informal enquiries to Dr. Mary Davis, Head of Psychology Department/Principal Clinical Psychologist at 091 721400 The closing date for receipt of all applications is 5pm, Thursday 24th September 2026 Interview date is Thursday 8th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Community Access Facilitator
Qualifications and Particulars of Employment Permanent, Part Time (70 hours per fortnight), Community Access Facilitator (Supervisor/Instructor Grade), Waterford Day Services 1. Tenure of Employment These posts are permanent part time (70 hours per fortnight). Compulsory Retirement age is 70 years. 2. Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must: • 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 FOR 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. • Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities. • Have excellent communication skills. • Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use the services. • Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one’s own initiative. • Be computer literate. • Possess a full clean driving licence. • Have knowledge/ awareness of supporting people with autism • Experience of working as a member of a team is essential. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. 3. Remuneration Salary Scale: (pro rata) Supervisor/Instructor Grade (6425): €36,291; €38,479; €39,291; €40,472; €41,499; €42,388; €43,667; €44,994; €46,371; €47,796; €49,273; €50,803; €52,406 * 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. All new entrants to the Public Service will start at the first point of this scale. 4. The normal working fortnight will be 70 hours. Starting and finishing times will be notified to and agreed with, the appointee from time to time by the Services Manager. The appointee may, however, be required to work additional hours arising from the duties of the appointment with compensation for these hours by way of time off in lieu. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees’ to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. 5. Health The successful candidate must be free from any defect or disease, which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the appointment, and must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. To satisfy this qualification, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination by the Occupational Health Nurse/Physician. 6. Duties The general duties of the appointment are as described in the attached Job Description. 7. A short list of candidates to attend before the Selection Board will be prepared by the selection Board from an examination of statements of qualifications furnished by the candidates. 8. The Line Manager will notify the successful candidate of the mandatory/compulsory courses/training which employees are obliged to attend. Mandatory training, for example, manual handling, health and safety courses etc., form part of the conditions of employment along with the Organisation’s statutory obligation. 9. Note re Canvassing Any attempt by candidates themselves or by any person(s) acting at their instigation directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour any member of the staff of Corlann- South East or person nominated to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidates for the position they are seeking. Key Working Relationships: The Community Access Facilitator will work closely with people who receive a day service and with their nominated circles of support. The Community Access Facilitator works with Day Services wider team and management as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Community Access Facilitator will also build and maintain working relationships with relevant community organisations, educational providers and local employers. Purpose of the Post: The Community Access Facilitator will take a lead role in supporting people within the framework of New Directions. The Community Access Facilitator will work autonomously under the general supervision of their manager. The Community Access Facilitator will: 1) Empower people to live full and meaningful lives. To build their confidence and autonomy and explore/progress their career and life goals. 2) Enable adults with a disability to gain and maintain valued social roles (student, employee, volunteer, neighbour, friend) and to be recognised as equal citizens. 3) Work with adults with a disability, key staff, their nominated circles of support, and multidisciplinary team members through a person-centred approach towards the values of New Directions: person centred; community inclusion; active citizenship and quality services. 4) Provide supports within the framework of New Directions, guided by Human Rights Based Approach principles of participation, accountability, non-discrimination, empowerment, legality and an outcomes-based individualised approach to services for adults with disabilities. 5) Promote input and co-production of how their Day Services are planned and delivered so as to ensure that adults with disabilities shape policies and supports that affect them. 6) Support participation in decision-making at both the individual and the service design/ delivery level, addressing barriers to inclusion and advocating for structural change where required. 7) Respect the dignity and autonomy of the person, ensuring rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and equality legislation are central to all actions. 8) Work in both group and individual settings in the community with adults with disabilities and their nominated circle of support, promoting equality of opportunity to access a wide range of community-based services and mainstream opportunities (education, work, leisure, civic participation) on the same basis as the general population to meet their individual needs. 9) Promote positive risk taking, supporting individuals to make their own decisions and learn from new experiences. Corlann Ethos The core values of our services have always been the dignity and humanity of each person. How these are expressed has evolved over time with our greater understanding of the rights of all people with a disability, with the changing hopes and expectations of the individuals and families with whom we work, and with the growing expertise of all associated with our services. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Community Access Facilitator will: • Work collaboratively with the person supported, their nominated circle of support to co-produce person-centred plans with ambition and possibility. • Support the person to access mainstream opportunities (education, work, civic life) on the same basis as others, and to challenge structural barriers where they arise. • Promote advocacy and self-direction, ensuring the person’s voice is central to all planning and decision-making by supporting adults with a disability to speak up for themselves and make their own choices, making sure their views guide all planning and decisions. • Include people with a disability directly in identifying and managing risk, respecting their right to make informed choices even when those choices involve some level of risk. • Support social and community inclusion, recognising the diverse identities of people with disabilities who are supported (e.g. gender, Traveller identity, ethnicity, sexuality). • Provide respectful and dignified personal support, which may include assistance with eating, showering, dressing and toileting, when required. • Support the person with developing their skills in the areas of o Creating and maintaining valued social roles o Communication o Activities of daily living o Social Integration and the use of community facilities • Support the person to establish a circle of support and wider community connections. • Support the person to focus on outcomes/goals aligned with their person-centred plans. • Support the person to identify their strengths and areas of interest to enable active citizenship and community participation. • Support the person to identify who is best placed to support them to access valued roles in community. • Ensure that all activities and supports are monitored, maintained/reduced at an appropriate pace to ensure adults with a disability can sustain their valued social roles. • Introduce new experiences at a pace that enables the person to achieve success, addressing obstacles and other issues that may compromise achievement of agreed goals. • Seek out opportunities for the person to participate in social, work or training roles of their choice which are in socially inclusive settings and typical for a person of a similar age. • Assist the person to develop a full range of social relationships and valued social roles including developing friendships and social networks. • Empower the person to be a valued citizen in their local community, make choices and have ordinary life experiences. • Seek out opportunities for the person to experience a range of activities as a means of discovering their areas of interest, strength and conditions that will enable inclusion and citizenship. • Promote advocacy and self-direction through listening to the person’s wishes, supporting the person to make decisions and advocating on their behalf where required. • Explore and encourage the use of natural community supports by building interpersonal relationships in community with others. • Provide onsite support and mentoring to people who are accessing work experience in the local community. • Assist the person to identify and develop opportunities to experience volunteering, work experience, supported employment and pathways to full employment. • Promote and provide practical road safety awareness and travel training as required. • Facilitate the person to access mainstream educational programmes. • Identify and support the development of skills for self-directed living, including the delivery of training modules. • Assist with administration of medication, carrying out therapeutic interventions as prescribed by multi-disciplinary team /medical professionals, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. • Support the person to develop and maintain money management skills and ensure that petty cash used and any personal monies of individuals supported are properly accounted for. Administration The Community Access Facilitator will: • Establish and maintain partnerships with organisations, including advocacy groups, to strengthen systemic change for inclusion. • Attend and participate in staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, planning and review meetings as deemed appropriate. • Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the person whilst acknowledging the needs for professional sharing of information within the relevant staff team. • Ensure records and documentation are maintained to a high standard and storage of files is in line with data protection policy at all times. • Develop and maintain good relationships with the nominated circle of support of the person supported, their support circle and uphold and support their role in the person’s life. • Work with other organisations to create networks and share resources. • Contribute to the development of quality assurance systems and procedures. • Identify and collect data to measure outcomes, prepare reports as requested. Record not only outcomes but also barriers experienced by people supported, ensuring these inform service improvement and policy advocacy • Report on rights-related indicators (access to services, discrimination experienced, progress on autonomy and inclusion • Cover for other staff as required. Education & Training The Community Access Facilitator will: • Attend and participate in all staff training as deemed relevant by organisational policy and service manager. • Undertake relevant training and be informed of current developments in services for people with disabilities e.g. Person-Centred Planning, Personal Outcome Measures, Human Rights and Citizenship, “New Directions- Review of day services and implementation Plan 2012-2016”, Supported Self Directed Living. • Participate in committees and agency forums as directed by service manager. Health & Safety / Risk Management The Community Access Facilitator will: • Stay informed of current Human Rights Based Approach developments, United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities implementation, and national/international disability rights frameworks • Engage in training on anti-discrimination, cultural competence, trauma-informed practice, and intersectionality • Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to the person’s supported care or wellbeing. • Adhere to all Corlann policies and procedures and to all relevant Health & Safety legislation. • Enable positive risk taking and ensure this is documented in line with the person’s rights under United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and service policies. • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated Corlann protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
