L?ARCHE CORK INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR THE
POSITIONS OF HOUSE LEADER AND DEPUTY HOUSE LEADER.
_L?Arche is an international organisation based in many countries
around the world building community with adults who have an
intellectual disability. Our aim is to recognise the value of each
person and enable them to grow and develop as individuals._
_The mission of L?Arche is to:_
* _Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities_
* _Foster an environment in community that responds to the changing
needs of members, whilst being faithful to the core values of our
founding story._
* _Engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more
human society._
_L?Arche Cork is recruiting for the positions of House Leader and
Deputy House Leader in our houses. These roles involve leading and/or
assisting to lead a team of assistants in order to provide a warm and
friendly home environment for the residents. The candidates who are
successful in filling these roles will be excellent communicators and
will have a warm and friendly disposition. Excellent organisational
and written skills are also essential aspects of these roles._
These roles will be full-time and will include some evenings and
weekends. The salary will be commensurate with HSE pay scales.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
* Each candidate must have a relevant professional qualification in
either a Health or Social Care sector, i.e. an RNID/RGN qualification
or a relevant qualification in Social Care.
* Knowledge and a minimum of two (2) years? experience of working
with people with an intellectual disability and managing people?s
well-being using an evidence based approach to person centred planning
* A good understanding of HIQA requirements and an in-depth
knowledge of the National Standards for Residential Services for
Children and Adults with Disabilities and The Health Act **Apply on
the website** (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for
Persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations **Apply on
the website** is essential
* Those filling the roles will demonstrate a clear commitment to
community integration and active citizenship for all people with
disabilities
* A full clean driving license is essential for both roles.
In the case of the House Leader role the candidate must have previous
experience in effectively managing a team and a proven ability to
pro-actively motivate people and achieve results is essential. In the
case of the Deputy House Leader role the person must show that they
have effectively worked with a team and have leadership ability.
Please tell us in your application why you feel you would be suitable,
and include your Curriculum Vitae with names & contact details of 2
referees ? one employment related.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is 6th August **Apply on the
website**
PLEASE SEND YOUR C.V. WITH A COVER LETTER TO:
_Abin Joseph: email **Apply on the website**
Person in Charge
Le Cheile, Togher Road, Cork_
We will compile a short list from the candidates for these roles.
Should future vacancies arise in L?Arche Cork we may take into
account your application and curriculum vitae for these roles.
_INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AUGUST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**_
_BOTH OF THESE POSTS ARE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
