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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL- AND PART TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS CAISLEAN SERVICES, GALWAY CITY JOB REF: 140/2024W Location: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. Candidates will be required to be flexible in this position, and will be required to work a variety of hours as required. The successful candidate may be required to work between the various community houses and day care programme areas associated with the Caislean Services depending on service need. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Social Care Leader/Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: Candidates must have a HETAC/DIT/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care Open Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability). Candidates should have a minimum of one year’s experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Experience in working and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential. This may include autism, complex medical needs, mental health, behavioural challenges and physical disabilities. A full clean manual Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. • Keep up to date with current practice within the field • To actively lead the service and staff team assigned to you by the Team leader / Social Care leader /Service Coordinator. • Arrange staff cover when required. Working Hours: All posts are 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work day/night duty, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ Service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker Salary Scale - €38,451 x 10 increments – €53,436 (max of scale) per annum. LSI €54,445 per annum is payable after 3 Years on the maximum of the scale. Service Related Leave is also granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Tenure: These posts are Permanent full-time and pensionable and Temporary full-time and pensionable fixed-term for one year from the date of appointment. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.
Tutor
Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Tutor/Instructor Contract: Full Time 78/78 (Specified Purpose for 12 months) Location: Ennis, Co. Clare The role of a Tutor/Instructor Tutors/Instructors work as members of a team to develop schemes of work and learning programmes in line with national guidelines. They are responsible for planning, preparing and delivering these programmes to a range of classes, ensuring their suitability for the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. They encourage, monitor and record the progress of individuals, and devise and adapt resources to suit their students. Tutors/Instructors must also keep up to date with developments in their subject areas, new resources and methods. The prime consideration is always the welfare and wellbeing of the people supported by the services. This position requires a high degree of professionalism and competence in conflict resolution as well as the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view. Please see the job description attached for more information. Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,081 - €49,864 pro-rata - HSE Pay Scales) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: Saturday, 30th of November 2024 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Programme Coordinator
Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Programme Coordinator Contract: Full Time 78/78 (Specified Purpose for 11 months) Location: Ennis, Co. Clare The role of a Programme Coordinator The Vocational Training Programme supports individuals in a two year programme focusing on Employment, Training and Valued Roles. This programme aims to enable people with intellectual disabilities to plan develop their goals and exercise choice, focused on key outcomes of the programme. The programme offers a QQI level three major award in Employability Skills or a series of minor awards may also be achieved. The movement towards greater community inclusion and active citizenship for people with disabilities will be a key part of the process of making sure that people can hold socially valued roles, from employment to voluntary. The Programme Coordinator of the specialist service provision should make sure that people with disabilities can explore what for them, would represent valued social roles in their community. Information and familiarisation with the concept of holding valued social roles may be necessary. Job Description attached for more information. Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€39,120 - €53,101 pro-rata - HSE Pay Scales) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: Saturday, 30th of November 2024 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 48/2024 Permanent Full-Time (78 hours per fortnight) Residential Services, Cork City, suburbs & Upton Innishannon, Co. Cork A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Support Workers appointments (Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time and relief hours) within the Residential Services Cork City/suburbs/county will be made over the next 12 months. Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: Reporting to: Social Care Leader / Area Manager / Services Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate. Salary Scale: €32,699 - €45,984 including 1 LSI per annum (1/10/24 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post Informal Enquiries to Catriona Grady, Area Manager, Tel: +353 87 3308276 ; or James Brady, Area Manager, Tel:- +353 87 1637091 or Colette Whelan, Area Manager Tel: +353 86 8547470 Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024 Applications should be made using the Apply link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
Service Coordinator
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND -WEST REGION SERVICE COORDINATOR REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 159 /2024E The Brothers of Charity Services in Loughrea are a community based, person centred service for adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family and communities, supporting people to plan and direct their own service so that they can enjoy a life with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form friendships. The Rea Services operate in Loughrea, Co. Galway, where there are a range of services including day, residential, family support services, training, education, Individualised services, and leisure activities to support adults with an intellectual disability in the Loughrea area. The Service Coordinator, under the guidance of the Area Manager, and supported by local staff teams, is responsible for the coordination and continued development of these services. Reporting/Responsible to: Area Manager/Sector Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: The successful candidate must have: · A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector e.g. BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies/Social Care or nursing qualification. · A minimum of 3 years post graduate relevant experience in management and leadership. · An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is a necessary requirement of the post to enable the successful candidate take on the Person in Charge role. · Proven operational experience is essential. · Budgetary/financial, employee relations and team management experience. · Excellent leadership, managerial and team-working skills are required to co-ordinate and support the service teams and to ensure that a range of high quality services are provided. · Excellent communication and organisational skills together with up to date knowledge of current thinking and practices in person centred service delivery. · Good IT skills is crucial for this role. · A full clean manual Irish driving licence. Working Hours: For nursing grades 75 hours a fortnight applies/For Social Care grades 78 hours a fortnight applies. Normal working week will be rostered over a 5 day basis however contracted hours of work are liable to change over seven days to meet requirements of the post and flexibility with regard to your hours of duty will be required to fulfil the duties of the post including rostered weekends. An On-call commitment is an essential requirement of this post. The Service Coordinator will be required to be on-call after working hours during the normal working week, at weekends and covering holidays as part of a rostered on-call system. In exceptional circumstances sleep-ins and night duties may be required. The Service Coordinator will be assigned Person-In-Charge (PIC) responsibilities under the HIQA Regulations. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful Candidate e.g. CNM3 or Social Care Manager 3. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate e.g. CNM3 or Social Care Manager 3. Tenure: This position is Permanent, full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.
Physiotherapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our team in CHO7 Ballyboden CDNT 2 Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: €57,771 to €68,385 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: To work as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children 0 – 18 years and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a physiotherapy service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention (including hydrotherapy), and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Candidates for appointment must: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. And ii. Have three years full time (or an aggregrate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. And iii. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. And iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. v. Be eligible to work in the state vi. Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to delivery services across a large geographical area Annual Registration i. On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU And ii. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland Desirable Criteria: · A minimum of 1 year’s Physiotherapy paediatric experience working with children with disabilities · Experience with : · Managing Tone · Managing posture · Service development · Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. · Group work · Supervision of other staff and students · Physiotherapy caseload management · Knowledge and experience of Hydrotherapy intervention · Experience of delivering education and / conducting research · Experience in service development and practice standards development · Experience in coordinating clinics and leading and working at a consultative level in clinics alongside consultant and other lead · Experience in managing databases such as hip surveillance, surgery, Botulinum Toxin, etc. and conducting audits If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working. · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions please search: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications : Monday 2nd December 2024 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in CH07. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Senior Psychologist
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Psychologist (Clinical & Educational) to join our team in CHO1 Cavan CDNT Contract Type: Permanent Part Time 0.5 WTE Contract Hours; 17.5 hours per week Salary Scale: €91,190 to €107,186 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of psychology services, including assessment and intervention, to children and adolescents attending services in the region. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Eligible applicants must: · Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject And · Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology Or · An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. And · Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for. And · Applicants must have at least five years satisfactory post-graduate experience in the area of professional psychology, no more than three years of which was spent in gaining the postgraduate professional qualification and no less than two years full-time spent in post qualification experience as a professional psychologist. Years in excess of the permitted three years for completion of the post-graduate training or time not worked will not be taken into consideration when assessing the five years’ experience requirement. And · Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Or · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2 Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. And · Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) · Eligible to work in the state · Valid drivers licence with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here or search: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits What now? To apply, please download the job description and person specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd December 2024 @ 12pm Previous Applicants need not apply A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in CHO1 · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Therapy Assistant
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Therapy Assistantto join our team in Kerry. Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Salary Scale: €32,372 to €37,617 pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro rata Overview of the Post: The role includes clinical and administrative duties that support Therapists in the Children’s Disability Network Team in providing a high-quality service to users. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: The Therapy Assistant works at all times under the supervision of a professional therapist(s) in the CDNT to support the provision of services to children and families. They may work with only one discipline (speech and language therapist, occupational therapist or physiotherapist) or may work across the therapies, depending on service and team needs, and based on their knowledge, competencies and skill set. The Therapy Assistant is a member of the inter-disciplinary team and takes part in team meetings, training and development. · Manage own caseload in accordance with the needs of the post. · Collaborate with children, family, carers and other staff in treatment / intervention planning and in the provision of support and advice. · Follow treatment plans as determined and delegated by the supervising Therapist including assisting in the provision of education and advice to children on the use of enabling equipment. · Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of Therapy programmes as directed by the supervising Therapist. · Carry out generic programmes and groups for children to the specifications agreed with the supervising Therapist, either jointly with the Therapist, independently and unaccompanied or in collaboration with other staff (following the direction and supervision of the supervising Therapist). · Liaise with other staff and agencies in the provision of therapeutic programmes as directed by supervising Therapist. · Prepare resources for assessment / intervention for clinic appointments, home or school visits and group interventions. · Prepare the environment for group or 1:1 interventions according to the child’s needs and therapeutic goals, as directed by the supervising Therapist. · Assist / provide care in line with each child’s assessed care needs as set out in their care plan and under the guidance of the Team. · Work directly with children under the direction of a supervising Therapist, providing intervention in both individual and group settings. · Record intervention outcomes as appropriate and report outcomes to the supervising Therapist. · As advised by the Therapist maintain accurate records of assessments and interventions. As advised by the Therapist maintain clinical notes relating to clinical work in children’s files in accordance with local service protocols. · Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of treatment / intervention programs and recommendations to the Team and relevant others in accordance with Team policy. · Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to a child’s care or wellbeing or may inhibit the efficient provision of care. · Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation. · Carry out joint home/school/community assessments / follow up home/school/community visits with the supervising Therapist. A candidate for, and any person holding the office, must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Candidates must have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. A full cleaning driving licence and use of a car is therefore essential. The successful candidate will have:- Essential Criteria · Possess the Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support with Occupational Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Physiotherapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, or with Speech and Language Therapy Assistant modules 1 and 2, at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). OR · Possess a relevant healthcare qualification at not less than Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and give an undertaking to participate in the appropriate Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant/Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training modules 1 and 2, within 1 year of taking up duty. OR · Are currently employed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire the appropriate Level 5 or Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant or Speech and Language Therapy Assistant training programme within 1 year of taking up duty. OR · Are a graduate of a relevant level 8 health and social care course who is committed to ongoing continuous professional development. AND · Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Desirable criteria · Experience of working in a Therapy Department · Ideal candidate will have at least one year’s proven experience of working with children with disability · Experience in working directly with child/young person to develop life skills to support overall wellbeing · Experience in working as part of a team If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 29th November 2024 at 2pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months . · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Speech And Language Therapist Staff Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Staff Grade Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in CHO 8 Meath CDNT 4 Dunshaughlin / Bettystown . Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €43,276 to €57,653 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 32 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: To work as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing services to children and families within the region. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a Speech & Language Therapy service to include assessment diagnostics and intervention and ongoing service delivery to children with a range of disabilities. Services are provided to children aged 0 – 18 years with physical, sensory, learning disabilities, developmental delay and autism. The role will include providing services to children in special schools. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU ( https://www.coru.ie/ ) And · Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office And · Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Annual Registration: · On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU And · Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland · Be eligible to work in the state · Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: · 6 months experience working with children with disabilities and complex needs · Postgraduate experience and/or training working with children with Feeding, Eating, Drinking & Swallowing (FEDS) needs. · Experience in conducting Assessment of Need assessments · Experience of conducting Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Assessments · Experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). · Experience in working with children on the Autism Spectrum · Experience of working with children with disabilities. · Paediatric Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (FEDS) Qualification If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention
Assistant Staff Officer
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: (01/10/2024) €34,256 €36,367 €37,215 €39,356 €41,317 €43,033 €44,694 €46,935 €48,563 €50,202 €51,733 €53,304 LSIs Key Working Relationships • CervicalCheck Programme Management, ICT, Screening Training Unit, Coordination Teams, Administration Teams, Register. • Acute Operations – Colposcopy units, Histology units. • Primary Care Operations. • Sample takers (nurses and doctors working in primary care and in hospitals) • Relevant private providers – Laboratories. • Suppliers (Call Centre Management & Staff, outsourced printing company and scanning company). • Wider National Screening Service team. Purpose of the Post As a member of the CervicalCheck team, the purpose of this role is to support the relevant Administrative Manager, to include: • Ensuring quality assurance in service delivery to the women and commissioned services who participate in the national programme, • Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the administrative function within CervicalCheck with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail to ensure correct management of the screening pathway. • Provide support to the CervicalCheck programme management and maintain service delivery, to further develop service and structures, embracing continuous quality improvements and technology developments. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The position of Grade IV encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities, which include the following: Administration • Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of area of responsibility. • Ensure that deadlines are met and service levels maintained. • Support the preparation and issuing of office documentation (correspondence, reports, etc.) to the highest possible standard by monitoring and reviewing the work of the team to ensure quality and accuracy. • Ensure that archives and records are accurate and readily available. • Maintain confidentiality of documentation, records, etc. • Maximise the use of technology in ensuring work is completed to a high standard. • Ensure line management is kept informed of issues. • Ensure that stakeholders are kept informed and that their views are communicated to middle management. • Organise and attend meetings as required. • Take minutes at meetings and prepare for timely circulation following meeting. Customer Service • Promote and maintain a customer focused environment including monitoring efficiency of service provided by the team and notifying Line Manager of any deficiencies. • Ensure that service users are treated with dignity and respect. • Act on feedback from service users / customers and report same to Line Manager. Service Delivery and Improvement • Actively participate in innovation and support change and improvement initiatives within the service; • implement agreed changes to the administration of the service. • Encourage and support staff through change processes. Standards, Policies, Procedures and Legislation • Maintain own knowledge of employer policies, procedures, guidelines and practices, to perform the role effectively and to ensure current work standards are met by own team. • Maintain own knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation e.g. Financial Regulations, Health & Safety Legislation, Employment Legislation, FOI Acts, GDPR. • Ensure consistent adherence to procedures within area of responsibility. • Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. • Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish1. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction. Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI). Note1: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher-level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable. Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme. The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. And (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements • Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience (minimum one year) of working in administrative support in a patient/ client facing environment within a healthcare setting, as relevant to the role. • Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in dealing with senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders, as relevant to the role. • Experience of working in a complex environment including managing competing workloads whilst ensuring compliance and accuracy, as relevant to the role • An understanding of data systems (in particular MS office including Excel), data confidentiality and reporting, as relevant to the role. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience • Demonstrates knowledge and experience relevant to the role as per the duties & responsibilities, eligibility criteria and post specific requirements of the role. • Maximise the use of ICT, demonstrating excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook etc. • Demonstrate the ability to work in line with relevant policies and procedures. Planning and Managing Resources • Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise own workload and in an effective and methodical manner within strict deadlines, ensuring deadlines are met. • Sets realistic goals and time-scales, taking account of potential problems and competing priorities. • Devotes time and energy to the most important task at any given time. • Maintains an awareness of value for money. Commitment to a Quality Service • Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service. • Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user and has strong customer service skills. • Embraces the change agenda; demonstrates flexibility, initiative and adaptability in a changing work environment. • Identify and escalate risks as appropriate and implement controls as agreed Evaluating Information, Problem Solving & Decision Making • Demonstrate numeracy skills, the ability to evaluate information, problem solve and make effective decisions. • Makes decisions and solves problems in a timely manner before they accumulate. • Gathers information from enough sources and other people to make well-founded decisions / solve problems and to follow through issues to a resolution • Demonstrates awareness of governance and escalating issues in a timely manner Team working • Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. • Contributes to a positive team spirit. • Demonstrates a willingness to become involved and help team members if they are under pressure. • Co-operate and work in harmony with other teams and disciplines. Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. • Strong written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders; treats others with dignity and respect. • Demonstrate the ability to influence people and events. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking / Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) may be placed on an order of merit and may be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/
