Community Connector

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Community Connector, Dublin, €36,320.40

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

27-02-2026

Application End Date

30-04-2026

Location

Dublin

State/County

Dublin

Zip Code

D12FT73

Country

Ireland

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Experience

Experience supporting adults with complex needs and intellectual disability

Education

Recognised professional qualification in Community Development, Outreach, Youth Work, Health and Social Care or educated to degree level

Description

WALK is seeking applications for the role of Community Connector to join our Day Opportunities team.

The Community Connector will play an active role in the on-going development of person-centred practice and thinking within WALK and will be responsible for the day-to-day supports of individuals who use our service. Community Connectors are an integral part of the organization's efforts to ensure people supported have the best possible life.

General Role Outline

The purpose of this role is to provide support to people taking part in WALK’s Day support services to enable them to build a lifestyle and live their life as part of their chosen community. The roles are based on clear principles of supporting people to make and exercise choice and marks an innovative and forward-looking departure from the traditional Day Services models.

The successful candidate will be an essential component of a support team. This team will be focused on delivering key outcomes for individuals specifically in the areas of employment, education/training and personal development.

Essential Criteria

Values and beliefs that are aligned with those of the Organisation
Ability to develop positive relationships with people whose behaviour can challenge.
Flexibility is essential to adapt your approach to meet individual service user needs.
Be highly organised and enthusiastic with a hands on, professional approach.
Uses good interpersonal and communication skills to influence and inspire others, build constructive relationships and achieve outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be motivated, resilient and patient.
Ability to work flexibly as a member of a team.
Good administration and IT skills
CORU Registration

Detailed Job Description attached.

If you do not meet all the requirements listed, but feel you have other relevant experience that would make you suited to the role, please still apply and highlight this in your cv.

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Community Connector Job description.docx

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Qualifications

Examples of qualifications (not exhaustive):
Degree in Social Care (Applied Social Studies) – QQI Level 7 or 8
BA (Hons) in Social Care / Social Care Practice
Other CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualifications, please specify in the relevant qualification field

Highest Level of qualification (Please choose the equivalent QQI/NFQ level) * Required

Specify the relevant Qualification achieved * Required

Role specific Experience

No. of years of Experience working with adults with an intellectual disability or autism * Required

Experience

Total years of experience in Social care or related field * Required

Experience in Service Type * Required

People Supported * Required

If you have experience in more than one service type or people supported, please mention here

CORU registration

Are you currently registered with CORU (please choose 'In progress' if you have submitted your application) * Required

General

Do you currently have the legal right to work in Ireland without restrictions? * Required

Region you are currently based in * Required

If required, do you have a valid work permit/visa?

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