These positions will provide opportunities for successful candidates to develop their career in providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability. Cheeverstowns’ core values are person-centredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Successful candidates may be placed in day, residential or community based services; in some cases providing one-to-one support to adults with an intellectual disability.

Qualifications required:
Current An Bord Altranais registration. Applicants will ideally have an RNID qualification, however RGN’s or RPN’s with experience of the disability sector are also welcome to apply.

Desirable criteria:
Commitment to a person-centred approach, community inclusion and the individual needs of the person
Very good understanding of intellectual disability, HIQA regulations and particularly HSE policies Moving on from Congregated Settings and New Directions
Experience in the area of challenging behaviour
Experience of displaying a high level of professionalism in working with families
Excellent communication skills
Full, clean drivers licence and willingness to drive as part of role
Flexibility regarding working hours

Application forms are available from the Human Resources Department, tel: (01) 4993700, or on email at personnel@cheeverstown.ie