St. John of God Dublin South East Services provides a network of education, training, employment, respite, community living supports and rights promotion to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in South Dublin.

Fixed Term Contracts & Relief Hours

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised and relevant qualification (FETAC level 5) e.g. Social Care/Training/Education/Teaching etc
• A strong interest and /or experience in working with adults with an intellectual disability.
• The ability to support people in their daily living and identify and develop people's natural support networks, work and social roles, and access meaningful activities in the community.
• The ability to facilitate and support service-users, including people with complex needs, in both service based and community programmes.
• Knowledge of relevant national legislation, policy and standards e.g. HIQA and New Directions
• Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational and initiative skills.
• Understanding of the importance of Safeguarding Vulnerable people, Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Human Rights and Risk Management concepts.
• A full manual driving license is an essential requirement for this role.

If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience to bring to this role, please upload your letter of application along with your Curriculum Vitae. Reference: DSEHCARESOCT24

For more details please contact Michelle Genoe, Programme Manager at Tel: (phone number removed)

Shortlisting will apply

Saint John of God Community Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

We operate HSE (Health Service Executive) funded services across Intellectual Disability, Adult Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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