Title: Health & Wellbeing Facilitator

Reports to: HEADSUP Programme Co-ordinator

Contract type: Fixed term contract to January 2027 (18 mths)

Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours)

Location: Flexible. The company operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Kildare office) working

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities?

County Kildare Leader Partnership are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with a strong track record in making a difference in people’s lives to work with individuals struggling with their mental health throughout the county of Kildare.

We’re looking for a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to deliver mental health and wellbeing education and support of individuals and disadvantaged communities in Kildare through our evidence based HEADSUP Kildare Programme. In addition to develop, design and implement responses addressing the mental health and wellbeing needs of our target groups including those in direct provision and new and emerging communities.

If you have a track record of working with people experiencing mental health challenges and are energised by the potential to improve the quality of life and of those looking to find their mojo and get their life back on track, then this job may be for you.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will work closely with the other members of the HEADSUP team shaping programmes and developing resources to support those struggling with mental health challenges. All of the work is informed by the lived experiences of those we work with adding to the value of the supports we provide. As the Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will create, design, develop and support the facilitation of new programmes as well as facilitate and improve upon existing ones.

Your qualifications and experience

• Substantive experience (c. 3+ years) facilitating groups or working in a community development framework. As well as a minimum of 3 years working with and supporting people who have experienced mental health challenges (or disadvantaged groups).
• Level 2 WRAP/Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing Facilitator
• Demonstrated track record of developing and delivering innovative training in line with best practice that promotes positive mental health
• Track record of outreach work developing positive relationships with vulnerable or marginalised individuals in the community
• A strong understanding of the mental health landscape and the supports on offer in the community to help someone achieve their goals.
• Third level qualification in a relevant area such as mental health, psychology, social sciences, or a related field (Level 8)

In return what we offer:

• Competitive salary €39,166 to €44,967 pro- rata (commensurate with experience)
• Annual leave: 22 days annual leave per year pro rata, with an increase of one day leave each year up to a maximum annual leave allowance of 25 days per annum
• Flexible working practices
• Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Open culture encouraging interaction and sharing of ideas and opinions

How to apply

If you are interested you can obtain a copy of the application form and job description from olivia@countykildarelp.ie. Closing date for all completed applications is 3pm on Friday 8th August 2025. Interview for this post will be held in end of August.

CKLP is an equal opportunity employer.