Supervisor

Christophers Services St. Christopher's Service provides a person centred, comprehensive, efficient, and innovative service to people with intellectual disabilities.

It is a high quality, communitybased service, based on identified individualised needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential.

We are looking for staff who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our mission and national standards, underpinned by equity, quality, best practice and research.

Supervisor Permanent Post 35 Hours per week +Specified Purpose Post28 Hours per weekTo maintain the highest attainable standards of personcentred care, to promote optimum independence and to enhance the quality of life of the Service User in all aspects of daily living.

To assist and cooperate in the smooth running of the assigned area.

To work directly with the Unit Head in identifying programmes / work and design activities suitable to the varying needs of the Service User.

Essential Requirements Qualification Minimum Ordinary Degree (FETAC Level 7) in Applied Social Studies / Social Care, Nursing or recognised equivalent.

Under the Health & Social Care Professional Act 2005 (amended) to regulate the profession of the Social Care Worker / Supervisor.

There will be a requirement to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker / Supervisor within the required time frames to practice as a Social Care Worker (section 38 & section 91).

EExperience Experience of working with young people with Intellectual Disabilities essential.

Knowledge and Experience of Day Service Interim standards and EASI tool desirable.

Full clean driving licence essential as driving is part of the role.

Informal enquiries to; Jenny Rayson Programme Director, Activation Unit, St. Christopher's Services, Longford.Tel : (043) 3341769 Email :

• / ORInformal enquiries to; Lucia Kane Programme Director, Activation Unit, St. Christopher's Services, Longford.Tel : (043) 3341769 / 0879670319.

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