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Saint John of God Intellectual Disability Dublin South East Services
Location:
South Dublin, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
13.02.2025
Expiry Date:
30.03.2025
Job Description:
Outreach Instructor (Instructor scale) - Irish manual driving licence required.
The purpose of this role is to provide support to individuals who engage with St. John of Gods, DSE services to support them to live their best life as part of the community as a valued member of society. This role can include supporting people within the community, in residential settings or in a day service. Key focus is on the establishment and promotion of social roles and activities that derive from the goals and life vision set by an individual to increase their active citizenship within their community.
We are looking for good communicators who have the interest and ability to join the team supporting the men and women of Dublin South East to GO FOR WHAT THEY WANT IN LIFE!
Examples of what people want are: training, work, independent living skills, socialising, friendship building, independent and supported travelling skills.
Programs are currently adapted to support safety and wellbeing of the men, women, and the staff.
Community Outreach programmes & day programs are in some cases delivered from the residential setting.
Candidates should have the following:
* AFetac/QQI level 6 Qualification e.g. Social Care/Training/Education/Teaching etc.
* Commitment to a Person Directed Planning approach.
* The ability to identify and develop people's natural support networks, work and social roles.
* The ability to facilitate and support service-users, including people with complex needs, in both service based and community programmes.
* Knowledge of relevant national legislation and policy e.g. New Directions.
* Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Must have a full valid manual driving license (please be advised that this is essential for the role and must be stated clearly in your application).
CVs must provide full details of all relevant experience. Any gaps in CVs should be clarified.
This is an Instructor Grade role (HSE Salary Pay Scales).
Shortlisting will apply.
Saint John of God Community Services is an equal opportunities employer.
We operate HSE (Health Service Executive) funded services across Intellectual Disability, Adult Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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