Community Access Facilitators

About Corlann and the Role

Corlann is dedicated to enabling individuals with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling lives and pursue their dreams. We are currently recruiting motivated candidates for the position of Community Access Facilitator based in Cork City and surrounding areas including suburbs and West Cork (Bandon / Upton, Innishannon).

This role involves working within community-based, specialist Day Services that support adults with disabilities. These services are designed in partnership with individuals, their support circles, carers, and both statutory and community organizations. The services aim to empower adults with disabilities by focusing on person-centred, equity-based approaches that promote independence, choice, social development, and overall wellbeing.

Job Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities to access diverse community services tailored to their unique needs.
• Empower individuals to lead meaningful, autonomous lives, helping them build confidence and pursue personal and career aspirations.
• Assist adults with disabilities in securing and maintaining valued social roles such as students, employees, volunteers, neighbors, and friends.
• Collaborate with clients, their support networks, and multidisciplinary teams through person-centred methods aligned with the New Directions policy framework.
• Provide services guided by a Human Rights Based Approach emphasizing participation, empowerment, accountability, non-discrimination, and individualized outcomes.
• Encourage and facilitate input and shared decision-making from service users in planning and delivering day services.
• Advocate for inclusive participation and structural changes that reduce barriers to community integration.
• Respect and uphold clients' dignity and autonomy in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and equality legislation.
• Work individually and in groups within the community to promote access to mainstream opportunities in education, work, leisure, and civic engagement equally available to all.
• Promote positive risk-taking by supporting individuals to make decisions and learn through experience.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a qualification of QQI Level 5 or higher in General Health and Social Care, Community and/or Youth Work, or an equivalent health care qualification from another jurisdiction.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviors for at least six months is desired.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with information systems are essential.
• An interest or skills in arts, crafts, pottery, horticulture, gardening, alternative therapies, music, or sports will be advantageous.
• Availability to work afternoons, evenings, and some weekends as required.
• Possess a valid full driving license allowing operation of manual transmission vehicles in Ireland, as driving is required.

Salary and Terms

The salary for this position is set according to the HSE Consolidated Scales (Supervisor/Instructor Specialist Agencies Salary scale 1/6/26) ranging from 4,291 to 52,406 annually. Part-time employees will receive a proportional remuneration based on full-time equivalent.

Additional Information

A selection panel may be established from this recruitment process to fill future openings within Corlann's Cork Services. Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Informal inquiries can be made to the Sector Managers Stephen Dalton (+353 21 4556243), Frank McNerney (+353 87 3840029), or Claire McNally (+353 87 9654489) via the provided email contacts.

The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, 26th July 2026.