Programme Assistants

Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Region support individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community that they live, gain valued social roles and have a day that is meaningful to them. Applications are invited for the position of Care Assistants, based in the Celbridge, Maynooth, Clane, Kildare North area to provide support and care to individuals with an intellectual disability.

Health Care Assistants - Day Services, Kildare

              Permanent Full Time, Part-time and/or Relief Vacancies

Ref: KDSPA-KILDAY106

Suitably qualified candidates must have:

       A strong interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals in life

       A good sense of fun and be happy to support people to enjoy life to their full potential in their community

       Successfully completed a relevant QQI certificate (formerly FETAC) at level 5

       Minimum of one year's continuous paid employment on a full time basis working with people with intellectual disability. 

       Experience of respectfully supporting people with their personal care

       Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and experience of using computers, internet and digital programmes.

       Development and delivery of supports through a person centred/directed approach

       Full clean manual driving licence essential and a willingness to drive

       Flexible in all aspects of work

       An understanding of HSE New Directions and HSE national policy of Safeguarding

       An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.  

Interested candidates should apply only by using this link: https://api.occupop.com/shared/job/programme-assistant-39f27 

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 giving Saint John of God Community CLG. consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only

Informal enquires:

Joanne.OMalley@sjog.ie

Leo.gordan@sjog.ie

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