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 to provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability.

Instructors – Day Services

The 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 individualized 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

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 on request. By applying to 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

Informal enquiries to Leo Gordan 0871239196 and Joanne O’Malley 0872486460

Please click here to apply.

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