Instructor Community Integration & Day Service

Saint John of God Kerry Services provides a range of programmes and services for adults and children with an intellectual disability throughout the Kerry region. A person-centered approach to service delivery is promoted in accordance with the Organisations values and ethos and in keeping with its commitment to the continuing development of community based services. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge and share best practice, the following role might be of interest:   Instructor Community Integration & Day Service (2 x Permanent Full Time Contracts)   The successful candidate will manage and develop an innovative range of community and person-directed supports that enables each individual to access community opportunities in accordance with the principles of New Directions - National Standards for Services and Supports for Adults with Disabilities.
  The successful candidate requires:         A relevant Third Level Qualification in Social Care, Education, Health and Leisure, Community or other (FETAC Level 6 or higher).
      Experience of working with adults with intellectual disability advantageous       An ability to facilitate, instruct and support service-users in a variety of service and community based programmes.
      Previous experience in training and community development e.g.
QQI with a creative approach to service delivery would be an advantage.
      Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
      Proficient IT skills and report writing.
      Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and organisational skills.
      A full clean driver's licence for a manual vehicle, D/D1 licence would be an advantage.
  Interested candidates should apply by submitting their Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae, including written explanation for any gaps in employment.
  Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information supplied in their application.
A panel may be formed from this campaign from which further vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel will be filled.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 13th September 2024.
  Informal enquiries to Ms. Cait O'Leary, Interim Programme Manager 087-6796047