Project Search Coordinator

Project Search Coordinator 2 x One year contract / 1 x Maternity Leave Contract Full-Time 35 hours per week Senior Supervisor / Instructor Salary Scale €40,521 to €54,705 DOE Project SEARCH is a unique, business-led programme established in Ireland through the partnership of Kare and Naas Hospital and Midland Park Hotel.

Project SEARCH is a one year internship programme based on site that enables people with an intellectual disability to gain a broad range of skills.

The project offers on-site training and support facilitated by the Project Coordinators to enable the participants to gain real employment skills.

The opportunity to learn in the workplace environment is a key element to this innovative and successful programme.

Kare is delighted to announce that we will commence a second project to enable this opportunity to be available to more people.

This role will be employed by Kare with the support of Pobal.

Pobal works on behalf of Government, and in conjunction with communities and local agencies, to support social inclusion and local and community development.

Responsibilities : The Coordinator will take responsibility for delivering the curriculum, the implementation and successful development of all aspects of the programme.

Responsibilities of the role will include : Student Recruitment Internships Job Development Teaching and Curriculum Training and Development Travel between Kare locations for the purpose of supporting individuals, as required Requirements : Minimum Qualification : QQI Level 5 Job Coaching / Facilitating Learning or equivalent Previous experience in a Job Coaching role or similar would be beneficial Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Strong administration and IT skills Must have a full, valid drivers licence and access to your own vehicle Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Benefits 25 days annual leave Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme : Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 3rd October 2025.

A detailed Job Description is available on request.

Informal enquires to Peter Furlong on .

Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.

The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable.

Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.

About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way.

Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential.

Our Values : Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred.

Visit our website : Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, through the Department of Social Protection, and the European Union as part of the WorkAbility : Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme.

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Skills : Job Coaching Facilitated Learning Recruitment Job Development Teaching Curriculum Training and Development