Sponsored: St John Of God Kerry Services Is Recruiting

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SAINT John of God Kerry Services is expanding to meet the increasing needs of people across the county. We are now recruiting to meet these increasing needs.

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 a new exciting challenge and share best practice, the following roles might be of interest:

Staff Nurses

(Full Time/Part Time Permanent, Relief Contracts) 

The purpose of this role is to work with individuals to access social and recreational activities in accordance to their wishes and to provide nursing support as required in a number of our residential services across County Kerry.

The successful candidate requires:

• RNMH/RNID qualifications or other suitable nursing qualifications and to be a Staff Nurse on the current register as maintained by An Bord Altranais.

• 1 – 2 years relevant experience of supporting people with an intellectual disability is an advantage.

• Relevant experience of working with people who have behaviours that challenge is an advantage.

• Demonstrate excellent communication (both verbal and written), organisational skills, flexibility and commitment.

• Must have a full clean driver’s licence for a manual vehicle, D licence would be an advantage.

Care Assistants

(Full Time/ Part Time, Permanent/ Fixed Term/Relief Contracts) 

This varied role involves working with a team to support individuals in their daily activities in their home and supporting the person to access the community.

The successful candidate requires:

• Certificate in Healthcare Support at FETAC Level 5.

• He/She supports and assists in all activities of daily living in line with the needs and wishes of the individual as outlined in an agreed care plan.

• Acting as an advocate for residents and promoting social interaction with the community.

• Demonstrate excellent communication (both verbal and written), organisational skills, flexibility and commitment.

• Must have a full clean driver’s licence for a manual vehicle, D licence would be an advantage.

Informal enquiries to Catherine Hunt on 064-6644133 #257 

If you are home for Christmas and wish to talk to Catherine about either of the roles please contact her on Saturday the 28th of December 2019. Alternatively you can contact HR on the 2nd of January on 066 7124333 #135.

Interested candidates should apply by forwarding a Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae, including written explanation for any gaps in employment, to the Human Resources Department by email to sjogkerry.recruitment@sjog.ie.

Shortlisting will be based on information that candidates provide in their application in line with above requirements.

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