Community Transition Co-Ordinator
(aligned to the Social Care Worker salary scale as per the HSE consolidated payscales)
Fixed Term, 12-month Contract
Full Time – 39 hour working week
The Community Transition Coordinator will have a key role in walking alongside individuals who are moving from congregated/institutionalised settings to homes in the community in line with Article 19 UNCRPD. This is a significant change in the life of the individual, and their natural supports, hence the role will be critical in ensuring the conditions for success are in place. In addition, the postholder will also have a key role in ensuring that the model of service provided in the new community houses is person centred and based on a social model of support, and is in line with the UNCRPD, ADAMA and the principles of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) and supporting self-directed lives (SSDL).
Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post must possess:
* Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
* Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition;
* Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ (See note 2 below*)
OR
(ii) Have a schedule 3 qualification.
See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (see note 1 & 2 below*)
OR
(iii) Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU
OR
(iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 3* below), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th of November 2025.
AND
* Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role
* Annual Registration
* On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
AND
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
Note 1*
Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two-year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered.
Note 2*
If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie
Note 3*
Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), during the 5-year period prior to the Register opened on 30th November 2023.
AND
* Two years’ experience in working and supporting individuals who experience the world with disabilities;
* Full Clean Drivers License and access to own vehicle
* A relevant degree (minimum level 7 on the QQI Framework)
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies and skills
Clinical Knowledge
* Demonstrate a deep understanding of relevant national standards, legislation and policy for disability services;
* Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and positive risk pathways;
* Demonstrate a knowledge of Social Role Valorisation and Supporting Self Directed Lives Theory- how to facilitate the theory into practise;
* Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and implement a person-centred, strengths-based planning.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
* Demonstrate effective interpersonal & communication skill, the ability to listen deeply to the person, and their natural supports. The ability to present complex information in accessible and inclusive ways.
* Demonstrate the ability to form positive partnerships with various stakeholder groups and the wider community;
* Demonstrate a capacity to build respectful, honest and helpful relationships with the individual, their natural supports, various stakeholders within the organisation and the wider community.
Organisational Skills
* Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities;
* Demonstrate an ability to use IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Motivation
* Demonstrate the ability to motivate oneself;
* Demonstrate resilience & flexibility;
* Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a changing environment;
* Demonstrate the ability to be reflective within your professional practise
Leadership & Team working
* Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate an ability to lead a change programme and engage positively with other staff.
* Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of rights-based person-centred support.
Informal enquiries can be made to Molly O’Keeffe, Project Lead, Decongregation, @ 086-0363251
Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 13th of June 2025.
Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
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