Support Service Coordinator - Kildare The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and advocating for the rights of people affected by dementia to quality supports and services.
Our vision is an Ireland where people affected by dementia are valued and supported.
A national non-profit organisation, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core.
We are recruiting for a Support Service Coordinator for our Luisne Centre, Mc Auley Place, Naas, Co.
Kildare who will report to the Operations Manager.
This is a permanent contract working 3 hours per week on Thursdays ( 9.30am - 12:30pm) The successful candidate will provide information, support, and signposting for and alongside people with dementia, their carers and families, local communities and public.
1-2 years experience working in a similar role is essential.
A FETAC level 5 qualification is desirable but not essential.
Confidence in using IT/Email is also desirable.
Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience.
A detailed job description is available on The ASI website: If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role.
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Additionally, should you require further details regarding the job description, we invite you to contact us at the same email address.
Closing date for applications is the 22nd September 2025.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Title Support Service Facilitator Job Holder: Job Location: Reports to: Nurse Manager The purpose of the role is to coordinate and facilitate the Alzheimer Support and activity group in Clonmel on a weekly basis.
They will provide information, support and activities for people with dementia.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Duties and Responsibilities You will act as an introductory point of contact for people with dementia, carers, families and representatives of the community who are often coming into contact with the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland (ASI) for the first time.
A key focus is to build trusting relationships with all stakeholders, so they feel secure and welcome in the service.
Respect the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all who attend the support and activity group.
Coordinate & facilitate the support and activity group in line with the ASI guidelines for the operation.
Ensure sufficient quantity and range of service literature is available and accessible for all person attending the groups.
Adhere to service provision guidelines, Health and Safety policies and procedures set out by the ASI.
Assist in promoting a positive and safe environment for all attendees.
Ensuring the room/ facility is set up and ready for service.
Adopting a person-centred approach at all times and ensuring staff / volunteers do likewise.
Will be responsible for inducting volunteers in line with the volunteer policy Maintain a register of all attendees.
Staff / volunteer supervision and delegation of duties (when required).
Returning detailed attendance figures to help establish service demands Lodgement of any donations received from attendees to designated