Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Services supports
individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants
within the community that they live. Saint John of God Liffey Services
invites applications for the position of Instructor in our Day
Services based in the Kildare area (Celbridge/ Maynooth/ Leixlip) to
provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability.
INSTRUCTORS ? DAY SERVICES (KILDARE)
PERMANENT ? FULL-TIME & PART-TIME POST AVAILABLE
_Post ref: KDINS-OCT**Apply on the website**_
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
* Relevant third level qualification in Social Care, Education,
Training, etc. (QQI Level 6 Major Award or higher)
* Minimum of 1 year working with people with Support Needs,
preferably intellectual disability
* Experience in Person Centred Planning
* Experience in Positive Behaviour Supports
* Ideally experience working with people with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)
* Enthusiasm, creativity and empathy for working with people across
the spectrum of intellectual disabilities.
* Willingness to support individuals in their personal care if
require.
* Knowledge of HSE National Policy of Safeguarding Vulnerable
Persons.
* A commitment to HSE New Directions Policy.
* The initiative and ability to support individuals with a
disability to have valued social roles and become active citizens
accessing mainstream services within the local and wider community.
* An awareness and understanding of alternative communication aids
and assistive technology.
* Proficient Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT)
skills
* Full clean manual driving licence and a willingness to drive as
part of role.
_By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God
Community CLG. consent to have your personal data stored for the
purpose of this competition only._
If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and
experience to bring to this role, please forward a cover letter and CV
_(including written explanation for any gaps in employment)_, to the
Human Resources Department, Saint John of God Community Services
Liffey Services, St Raphael?s, Celbridge, Co. Kildare or by email to
**Apply on the website** .?(_PLEASE INCLUDE THE POST REFERENCE NUMBER
IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR APPLICATION ? KDINS-OCT**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**_
Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the
Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies
will be filled.
Full Job Description available from the HR dept. or by email at
**Apply on the website**
Informal enquires contact: **Apply on the website** **Apply on the
website** **Apply on the website** **Apply on the website** **Apply on
the website**
Closing date: **Apply on the website**nd October
Interview Dates: **Apply on the website**th & **Apply on the
website**th October
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DAY SERVICES PROGRAMME SUPERVISOR
Kildare Day Services
Permanent, Full-time Post
Ref No: KDPS-OCT**Apply on the website**
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
* A relevant third level qualification in the area of Health, Social
Care or Training and Education
* Training and experience in leadership and change management
* At least 2 years? experience of working with adults with
Intellectual Disabilities
* Experience in working with individuals with varying support needs
including individuals with complex needs / ASD / Dementia / Positive
Behaviour Support Plans
* A clear vision and understanding of the implementation strategy
and future direction for adult day services in line with HSE New
Directions National Policy
* Knowledge and experience in Person Centred Planning, and
individualised supports in line with best practice
* Proven ability to demonstrate creativity and initiative when
supporting and maintaining meaningful community involvement that
result in positive social roles for people supported
* An understanding of the importance of natural support networks
* Knowledge and / or experience in the use of Assistive Technology
* Experience and in-depth knowledge of national HSE policy on
Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons.
* A proven track record in meeting targets and standards
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, ICT and organisational
skills
* Ability to collate, analyse and plan with data relating Quality,
Safety and Governance to ensure better outcomes for people supported.
* A full clean Driver?s Manual License, access to their own
vehicle and a commitment to drive as part of the role.
Interested candidates should apply by forwarding a Cover letter and
Curriculum Vitae, _including written explanation for any gaps in
employment_, to the Human Resources Department, Saint John of God
Community Services CLG, Liffey Services, St Raphael?s, Celbridge,
Co. Kildare or by email to **Apply on the website**. (Please include
the reference number on the subject line of your application ? REF
NO: KDPS-OCT**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Applicants will be shortlisted on the information supplied by in the
Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies
will be filled. Full Job description available from **Apply on the
website**.
Closing Date: **Apply on the website**th October
Interview Dates: **Apply on the website**th and **Apply on the
website**st October
Informal enquiries to Leo Gordan **Apply on the website** **Apply on
the website**
By applying to this position you are giving Saint John of God
Community Services Clg. consent to have your personal data retained
for the purpose of this competition only. Please note only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
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STAFF NURSES ? DAY SERVICES (KILDARE)
PERMANENT ? FULL-TIME & PART-TIME ROLES
_(POST REF: KDSN-OCT**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**)_
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:
* Be on Current register as maintained by NMBI (formerly An Bord
Altranais) and preferably possess the RNID or RGN qualification.
* Have experience working with adults with an Intellectual
Disability
* Commitment to delivery of a person directed programme
* Demonstrate a knowledge of New Directions
* Commitment to engaging with the local community and exploring
options for adults within their community
* Full clean manual driving licence and a willingness to drive as
part of role
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
* Experience as a registered nurse working with people with an
Intellectual disability and behaviours that challenge
* Excellent communication skills and highly motivated
* Flexible in all aspects of work
* Knowledge of Supported Self-Directed Living and the theory of
Social Role Valorisation
Proficient Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT) skills
_By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God
Community CLG. consent to have your personal data stored for the
purpose of this competition only._
If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and
experience to bring to this role, please forward a cover letter and CV
_(including written explanation for any gaps in employment)_, to the
Human Resources Department, Saint John of God Community Services
Liffey Services, St Raphael?s, Celbridge, Co. Kildare or by email to
**Apply on the website** .?(_PLEASE INCLUDE THE POST REFERENCE NUMBER
IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR APPLICATION ? REF: KDSN-OCT**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**_
Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the
Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies
will be filled.
Full Job Description available from the HR dept. or by email at
**Apply on the website**
Informal enquires contact: **Apply on the website** **Apply on the
website** / **Apply on the website** **Apply on the website** **Apply
on the website**
Closing date: **Apply on the website**th October
Interview Date: **Apply on the website**th October
Please note that due to high volumes of applications we can only
respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.
_SAINT JOHN OF GOD COMMUNITY SERVICES CLG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
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