Instructor/Facilitator - Day Services

About Kare

Kare provides diverse community-based supports to adults aged 18 and over with intellectual disabilities. We are dedicated to supporting individuals and their families to achieve their full potential through innovative and progressive services. Our core values include Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, and Person-Centred approaches.

Role Overview

We are hiring permanent full-time Instructor/Facilitators for our Day/Local Services in County Kildare. This role involves a 35-hour workweek, with hourly pay aligned to the HSE salary scale ranging from 220.66 to 294.94, dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting Assessments of Need and contribute to the development, execution, and review of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) tailored to each person.
• Empower individuals to improve their lives by helping achieve their goals and ensuring access to appropriate healthcare.
• Provide support with medication administration, personal care, and intimate care following Kare's guidelines.
• Encourage and facilitate participation in Kare's Advocacy framework.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with families, teams, and other relevant parties.
• Ensure accurate financial record-keeping for individuals and service units per company policies.
• Uphold professional ethics and confidentiality standards.
• Operate Kare vehicles to support service users as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Intellectual Disability Practice, Social Care, or Community Support Work.
• Possession of a full, clean manual Irish driving license is mandatory.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland without requiring sponsorship.
• Solid knowledge of Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding, and Risk Management.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing Individual Support Plans.
• Comfortable and experienced working with individuals who may display challenging behaviors.
• Capability to work independently with persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong abilities to develop trusting, respectful relationships.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organizational, and initiative skills.
• Proficient IT skills to manage administrative tasks including email correspondence, report preparation, and use of assistive technologies.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying service).
• Participation in the Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 7% and employee contributions of 5%.
• Optional Salary Protection Plan available.
• Opportunity for rewarding work with flexible scheduling.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programmes and local discounts.
• Support for personal development, professional growth, and career progression.

Additional Information

Applications close on Friday, 18th October 2026. Shortlisting will be conducted based on application details. The successful applicant will be required to undergo Garda Vetting and may have to provide overseas police clearances if applicable. Initial work location will be in County Kildare; however, staff may be required to relocate according to organizational needs.

Kare practices equal opportunities employment and is committed to accommodating candidates with disabilities. Any required adjustments during recruitment can be requested.