Title: Activity Coordinator
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Specified Purpose
Salary/Grade: €34,811 - €48,434 as of 01st June 2026 payscales
Job Closing Date: 7th July 2026
Introduction:
The RECREATION & ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR supports adults with severe/profound intellectual disabilities and additional support needs living in the service, to achieve the good things in life through the provision of a comprehensive programme that supports each person to have choice and control in their life, fulfil their social, cultural, and recreational needs, develop and maintain personal relationships and links with the wider community.
The focus will be within a social model of care and support, ensuring that each adult has opportunities to participate in meaningful activities, appropriate to his/her interests and preferences and that reflect his/her needs, interests, and capacities.
Benefits:
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Opportunity to work with a dynamic team focussed on supporting people to live their best possible life.
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Free car parking
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Subsidised restaurant
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Pension scheme
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Generous annual leave.
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VHI group scheme
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Bike to work scheme.
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Active wellbeing supports including an in-house occupational health service and a free 24/7/365 employee assistance programme (EAP) for staff and their immediate family members'.
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Excellent learning and development opportunities
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Comprehensive orientation pack
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Extensive in-house person-centred training programme for nursing, clinical and care staff.
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Flexible working options
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Access to membership of the HSSCU credit union.
Essential Criteria - ideally the successful candidate will possess the following:
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Minimum desirable requirement is FETAC level 5 certificate, preferably in healthcare, community care or care for people with disabilities
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Experience of supporting adults with profound disabilities
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Experience and understanding of HIQA regulations
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Activities, Leisure and Therapeutic Therapy diploma/degree desirable
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Full clean drivers' licence is essential
How to Apply:
Applications for this role must be made through https://lauralynn.occupop-careers.com/ Applications received via email will not be considered.
For a copy of the job description and person specification contact our HR Department, E: [email protected]
For informal enquiries please contact Lisa Murphy, CNM 2 on 01 2893151 or Email: [email protected]
Should you need assistance or have any special needs when attending for interview, please contact any member of the HR team and reasonable accommodation will be arranged.
