Day Service Instructor

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 ServicesDUBDAY123 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 disabilityEnthusiasm, 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 workExperience in Person Centred Planning and individualised services and supportsExperience in Positive Behaviour Supports.Knowledge and experience in implementing QQI programmes is advantageous.Willingness to support individuals in their personal care if requiredKnowledge 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) skillsFull clean manual driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of roleInterested candidates should apply only by using this linkhttps://api.occupop.com/shared/job/day-service-instructor-3a1f7 If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience to bring to this role, please apply below . A full Job Description is available from HR by emailing your request to LiffeyServicesRecruitment@sjog.ie 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 Daniel O'Byrne @ Daniel.O'Byrne@sjog.ieBy 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.