Instructor - Day Service

  • Dublin
  • €51,373 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Saint John of God Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the communities in which they live. St John of God Liffey Services invites applications for the position of Instructor in our Day Services based in the Dublin area to provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability.Instructors – Day ServicesFull-time / Part-timeThe successful candidates must have:
  • Relevant third level qualification in Social Care, Education, Training, etc. (QQI Level 6 Major Award or higher)
  • Ideally 1 year of working with people with Support Needs, preferably intellectual disability
  • Enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility and empathy for working with people across the spectrum of intellectual disabilities.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to adhering to high levels of infection prevention and control in the course of their work
  • Experience in Person Centred Planning and individualised services and supports
  • Experience in Positive Behaviour Supports.
  • Knowledge and experience in implementing QQI programmes is advantageous.
  • Willingness to support individuals in their personal care if required
  • 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
If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience to bring to this role, please apply below by clicking the link.Applications will be short-listed based on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we will only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.Informal enquiries to Aoife McGovern on 087 2871780 or Alan Byrne on 087 4007277By applying to this position you giving Saint John of God Community CLG. consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only.Saint John of God Community Services ClG is an equal opportunities employer.

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