Community Activation Co-Ordinator

Location:Louth, Meath, Dublin, Kildare (flexible based on service users needs) Hours: 40 hours per week (including some evenings/weekends, flexible scheduling) Why Join Talbot Group?
At Talbot Group, we empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries to live fulfilling lives as active members of their community.
Were looking for passionate, creative, and resilient professionals who believe inhuman rights-based care,person-cantered support, andcommunity inclusion.
This is more than a jobits an opportunity tomake a real differenceby helping people achieve their goals in employment, education, and personal growth.
If youre looking for a dynamic role where no two days are the same, and you thrive onbuilding meaningful connections, wed love to hear from you
What Youll Do: Empower individualsas a keyworker, helping them identify and achieve personal goals in employment, education, and social inclusion.
Facilitate community engagementby supporting people to build friendships, access activities, and develop natural support networks.
Innovate & problem-solveby exploring assistive technology and creative solutions to enhance independence.
Collaborate with families & local servicesto create sustainable, person-cantered support plans.
Lead by examplein promoting dignity, choice, and active citizenship for the people we support.
Who Were Looking For: ?
Compassionate & resilient Youre patient, adaptable, and motivated to support people through challenges.
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A natural connector You love helping others build relationships and engage with their community.
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Creative & proactive You think outside the box to find opportunities for growth and independence.
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A strong communicator You build trust with individuals, families, and colleagues.
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Organised & flexible You can balance structure with spontaneity to meet changing needs.
Essential Requirements: Qualification:Degree in Social Care or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:2+ years in disability/social care (open to relevant transferable skills).
Drivers License:Full clean license (required for community-based support).
Nice-to-Have (But Not Essential): Experience withautism, intellectual disability, or acquired brain injury.
Training inLow Arousal Approaches, Positive Behaviour Support, or Person-Cantered Planning.
Passion forcommunity development, advocacy, or assistive technology.
Why Youll Love Working Here: Impact-Driven Role:See the direct results of your work in peoples lives.
Flexible & Supportive Team:Collaborative environment with ongoing training.
Growth Opportunities:Professional development in a forward-thinking organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion At the Talbot Group we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success.
We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other dimension of diversity.
We recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and enhance our ability to create meaningful impact.
The Talbot Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and makes employment decisions based on merit, competence, and business needs.
We are dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Dont meet every requirement?
If youre passionate about this work, we still want to hear from you
Highlight your unique skills in your application.
Apply today and help us build a more inclusive community
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