Chodskww/24/04 Assessment Of Need Officer

Please note: CV's will not be accepted All correspondence via Rezoomo This is a supplementary campaign - please refer to the applicant information document for further information. Details of Service This post was established in line with Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 and provides a service to all persons who fall within the definition of disability under this Act.

The office holder will facilitate the carrying out of an assessment of need consistent with the provisions of the Disability Act 2005 and Education of Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004.
They will provide an assessment as carried out.

The HSE provides and funds range of services for people with a disability across all age groups for both children and adults.
Some examples of the services provided would be for those requiring intellectual, physical and sensory support or services.
A further outline of some of the services includes basic health services as well as assessments, rehabilitation, community care and residential care respite, home care and day care.

Some services are provided directly by the HSE but many of the community, residential and rehabilitative training services are provided by voluntary organisations (section 38 & section 39) with grant aid from the HSE.

A national programme called 'Progressing Disability Services for Children & Young People is changing the way services are provided across the country to make it equitable and consistent for all.

In light of the above this job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive.
The range of duties will be subject to periodic review, Post holders will be consulted as part of this development.
Successful candidates will be accepting the Post on the basis of this review and possible restructuring at a future date.

Informal enquiries should be made to: Name: Mary McGrath

General Manager Disability Services,

Mobile: 086 8035574

Email: ****** Alternatively Name: Margaret O'Neill,

Head of Service for Disability

Telephone: 045 93 15 67

Email: ****** Further information can be found in the documents attached to this campaign