As part of Saint John of God Community Services, Dublin South East (formally Carmona Services, Saint Augustine’s School, STEP and City Gate) provides a network of education, training, employment, respite and community living supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in South Dublin.
Social Care Leader
Permanent and Specified Purpose
Reference No. DSE SCL 04/01
Applications are invited for the post of Social Care Leader supporting individuals with an intellectual disability in our Residential Service. This is a person centred, dynamic and challenging 24/7 service.
The successful candidate must have:
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies/Social Care or equivalent
A proven track record in the delivery of Person Centred systems services and supports.
A minimum of 3 years working with people who have an intellectual disability
Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant HIQA regulation, all other relevant legislation as well as relevant social care models
Good leadership qualities, including excellent communication, interpersonal skills and change management
The ability to motivate and develop a staff team and ensure staff implement organisational policies and procedures
A flexible working approach that responds to the changing needs of a 24/7 service
A Full Clean Driver’s License
If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience to bring to this role, please forward your letter of application along with your Curriculum Vitae by email only to carmonahr@sjog.ie. You must quote reference DSE SCL 04/01 on your application or it will not be accepted.
Informal enquiries to Sandra Aherne – Programme Manager Tel: 01 285 2900
Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2015
Shortlisting will apply.
Saint John of God Community Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
We operate HSE (Health Service Executive) funded services across Intellectual Disability, Adult Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.