QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications:
HETAC/DIT/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care
Open Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability)
Successful candidate(s) must be registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November
2025.
A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. It is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service.
Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability challenging behaviour, autism, complex medical and mental health needs and physical disabilities is essential. Laimh and FEDS training is an advantage.

SKILLS:

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
• Excellent listening skills
• Creativity and initiative
• Be innovative and self-motivated
• Commitment to current best practice and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy
• The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality
• Patience and a sense of humour
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Promote independence
• Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service
• Keep up to date with current practice with specific focus on individuals with an intellectual disability
• To actively lead the service and staff team in the absence of the Team Leader
• Arrange staff cover when required.

Please refer the Job description for details