Ability Programme Facilitator

Location:New Ross area, Co. Wexford

Contract Type: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Closing date for applications:Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 4:00 p.m.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Please note that applications received without a cover letter cannot be progressed.

Join an Organisation You Can Be Proud Of

Since 1975, Cumas New Ross has empowered adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities to fully participate in their communities. Externally recognised for excellence we uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism, ensuring every individual’s rights, preferences, and goals are at the heart of all we do.

About the Role

As an Ability Project Facilitator, you will help young people with intellectual disabilities shape their futures. From discovering strengths and exploring career paths to building life skills and community connections, this role is about empowerment, advocacy, and making real opportunities possible.

Role Requirements

Degree in Social Care, Social Studies, Training and Development, Nursing, Youth and Community Studies, Community Development, Psychology, or other relevant qualification at degree level
A minimum of 3 years' work experience working with individuals with intellectual disability with experience working with individuals with complex needs a distinct advantage.
Previous working experience in a career development/job coach role
Experience in delivering training or assessing training and development needs
Excellent IT and report writing skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to individuals with disabilities
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Must hold a full, clean driving licence (manual and automatic) valid in Ireland and be willing to drive company vehicle
Proficient in both oral and written English language
Have the legal right to work in Ireland and currently hold valid work authorisation for Ireland

What We Offer:

Competitive pay
Permanent, 35 hours per week role in New Ross area
Company pension & employee assistance program
Attractive annual leave & sick pay arrangements
Access to the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) healthcare cash plan
Bike to work scheme
Opportunities for training, development & career growth

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Ability project Facilitator will have the following duties:

Collaborate with participants, their families, and relevant stakeholders to create a personalised person-centred transition plan based on unique needs and aspirations of each young person.
Conduct assessments to identify vocational interests, skills, and potential career paths.
Provide guidance and resources to help participants explore various career options and make informed decisions about their future and supporting them with paperwork if required
Facilitate communication between educators, employers, service providers parents and other professionals involved in participant’s journey
Identifying and delivering programmes to enhance essential life skills such as communication, decision-making, time management, and self – advocacy.
Develop and implement strategies to prepare participants for the workforce, including job readiness training and supported employment initiatives
Foster community connections and relationships to promote social inclusion
Development of a network of potential employers in locality, work with employers to identify opportunities for participants, together with regular engagement and support to employers who employ participants
Provides outreach services as necessary to individuals with no support networks to reconnect to the services. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.
Provide emotional support to young people facing challenges and guide them in developing coping strategies, collaborate with professionals when necessary.
Advocate for the rights and inclusion of young people with intellectual disabilities in various settings, including educational institutions and the community.
Ensure safe and effective environments for individuals and their plans, conduct risk assessments, reporting and monitoring risks ensuring the appropriate control measures are in place
Provides timely and responsive interventions to address disengagement
Work collaboratively with others who support the individual to ensure all stakeholders contribute to, are co-ordinated and aligned to the career goals of the individual, ensuring team members are aware of the supports required and scheduled for each day
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of individual progress, goals, and any significant developments.
Record and report in line with service requirements, tracking caseload targeted actions and requirements including preparation of reviews and reports and evaluations
Contribute to the development of reports for relevant stakeholders as required

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of strategies for the implementation of standards and organisational strategies to meet the identified and emerging needs of the Individuals.
To be responsible for maintaining up to date information on relevant databases and the monitoring and auditing of same. Attend and participate fully in regular staff meetings where all aspects of the service area are discussed with a view to maintaining high standards.
Attend mandatory and specific skills training courses as scheduled.
Manage the resources available to the service in a planned and efficient manner.
Provide cover as required.
perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Project Lead

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role, the organisation may add other duties over time.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work in an agile, creative, innovative, high-standard service where your skills and values will make a measurable difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive, professional team committed to continuous improvement and genuine inclusion.

Additional Information

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full and pert-time duration may be filled.

Positions are based in New Ross area, Co. Wexford.

A 6-month probationary period will apply. Garda Clearance and reference checks will be required for all prospective employees.

Description and Person Specification are available upon request.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter

Cumas New Ross is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Ability Programme Facilitator (Permanent Contract)

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