Day Service Practitioner – Disability Services
Location: Tralee and surrounding areas
Hours: 12.5
Availability - (Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30 to-4.30pm)
Salary: €15.50-€17 per hour
At Studio 3 Kerry, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all support. We work alongside individuals as they shape lives of their choosing, with genuine connections and meaningful roles in their communities.
We are currently seeking a Day Service Practitioner to join our team, supporting individuals with Autism and intellectual disabilities through personalised, community-based day services. This role focuses on building natural supports, promoting inclusion, and creating real opportunities for personal development.
About the Role
As a Day Service Practitioner, you will:
- Work in partnership with individuals, their families, and local networks to scaffold natural supports and promote independence.
- Support individuals with complex needs to access their communities, develop their interests, and engage in meaningful activities.
- Facilitate the development of person-led goals that reflect each individual’s strengths, preferences, and aspirations.
- Use low-arousal approaches and support effective communication, including with non-verbal individuals.
- Collaborate with clinicians, families, and community partners to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
- Deliver supports in line with the New Directions Framework and Policy for Day Services, always keeping the person at the centre.
Our work is connected to a local nature project which promotes inclusive access to woodland and outdoor spaces. While not essential, an interest in the wellbeing benefits of nature is welcome.
What We Offer
At Studio 3 Kerry, we support our staff as well as the people we work with. We offer:
- Specialist training unique to Studio 3 Kerry, including:
- Managing Signs of Distress (CPD accredited)
- The Art of Integrity – A Rights-Based Approach
- The Reflective Journey (by Professor Andy McDonnell)
- SSRR – Safety, Stability, Repair and Resilience
- Weekly clinical guidance and built in reflective practice with Clinical Psychologists.
- A supportive and values-led working environment.
- Flexible schedules.
- Competitive rates of pay.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about personalised support and promoting genuine inclusion.
- Builds strong, respectful relationships and works collaboratively with service users, families and communities.
- Is flexible, creative, and responsive in supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
- Has an interest in wellbeing and lifelong learning.
- Holds relevant qualifications (e.g. QQI Level 5, Social Care degree, or equivalent).
Apply with your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €15.50-€17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12.5 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have a full clean driving License?
Experience:
- Social Care or similar: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Tralee, CO. Kerry (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/08/2025