QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates should have at least QQI Level 6 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.
• 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 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.

TENURE:

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Community Facilitator appointments within the Hyde Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.
Full Job Description attached

The Community Facilitator will be involved in the development and implementation of the educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development goals for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will take a lead in the day to day coordination of the service. and have responsibility to fill a key worker role for the people supported by the services. The successful candidate will work to get people supported involved in their local community developing active roles and increasing participation in their locality. This will be an Outreach position initially supporting young adults to explore community activities in the evening.