Programme Facilitator The Bridge Co Kildare

Camphill Community, are currently seeking applications from highly motivated people, to join our team for the following positions : Programme Facilitator.

Job Purpose

To support the service (residential community and day service) in developing and fostering a person centred culture, with an aim to achieve a high quality of personal outcomes, personal development, growth and opportunity within the ethos of CCoI and the regulatory and contractual requirements, of provision.

To manage and lead inclusive programmes, training and social role opportunities for participants by supporting and working with people with support needs, volunteers  employees, and wider community partners. To Provide enable and support meaningful work, training and personal development opportunities for people according to their ability, personal choice and vocational interests.

Contribute, report to and engage with the local management team as in terms of providing effective management oversight and safeguarding of people and operational management of the programme and its activities.

To develop proposals for management that will support new opportunities and initiatives with potential to add value to the experience of residents, day attendees, trainees. Such to include approaches to best practice around the principles of social inclusion for persons with a disability, social enterprise, employment and social role opportunities for participants / day attendees / trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding the values and ethos of Camphill Communities of Ireland and to behave always in a way that upholds those values.
• To uphold, promote and apply all practices and reporting requirements associated with company and HSE / statutory requirements on Safeguarding and Protection of vulnerable adulty / children as appropriate to the setting.
• To promote the safety and wellbeing of all members of the community while respecting and supporting their right to independent decision making.
• To contribute to the establishing of polices, systems and practices so that the community provides the best standard of care and support and complies with legislation, polices and best practice within the context of Camphill's ethos and values and can demonstrate the same.
• To contribute with colleagues to the development and strategic vision of the community and associated activities and opportunities.
• To take responsibility for challenging bad practice constructively where you encounter it, using formal procedures where necessary.
• To take responsibility as appropriate, for directing and supervising the workload and practices of employees, co-worker's and volunteers and support them with prioritising the same.
• Building and maintaining relationships of trust and confidence with the adults with support needs, co-worker's, employees and volunteers.
• To assist in ensuring that suitable people are on hand at the required times to responsibly cover all activities and care support needs, through effective management of schedules and adequate planning of leave and training.
• To liaise with and participate as part of the Management Group or other designated person or group as appropriate.
• To have sound knowledge of the mission statement, values and purpose of Camphill Communities of Ireland.
• To work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the Camphill Communities of Ireland.
• Adhere to HIQA Standards, New Directions Standards and other company standards within your work location.
• Engage with inspections and audits carried out by the Company, HIQA / HSE
• To engage in personal and professional development that will ensure the necessary skills and knowledge in meeting the changing needs of the position.

Main Tasks :

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

What we offer :

Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums

Pay scales

Career progression opportunities

Work / life balance

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling

Death in Service Benefit

Paid mandatory training

Details of the Role :

Salary Scale :     €33,758 to €39,398. ( Pro rata Based on 40 hours) Commencing on first point of the scale.

Location :            The Bridge Community Kilcullen Co Kildare

Contract :            Permanent Part Time -  Monday to Friday 35 Hours per week

Closing date :      28th November 2025

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.

Camphill is an equal opportunities employer