Programme Assistant

Saint John of God Intellectual Disability Liffey Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking Programme Assistants in Kildare to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. Ideal candidates will have a QQI level 5 certificate and at least one year of relevant experience. The role involves providing personal care and supporting individuals to achieve their goals in the community. Applications are invited for permanent full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
• Good sense of fun and commitment to enable life enjoyment.
• Minimum one year's full-time experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Understanding of HSE New Directions and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Develop and deliver supports through a person-centered approach.

Skills

Support for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Experience with personal care

Flexibility in work aspects

Education

QQI certificate at level 5

Tools

Computers and digital programmes

Job description

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Saint John of God Intellectual Disability Liffey Services

Location:

Kildare, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.08.2025

Expiry Date:

30.09.2025

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Job Description:

Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Region support individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community that they live, gain valued social roles and have a day that is meaningful to them. Applications are invited for the position of Programme Assistants, based in the Celbridge, Maynooth, Clane, Kildare North area to provide support and care to individuals with an intellectual disability.

Programme Assistants - Kildare Day Services

Permanent Full Time Positions - HCA Grade

Ref: KDSPA-NSD2025

Suitably qualified candidates must have:

A strong interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals in life

A good sense of fun and be happy to support people to enjoy life to their full potential in their community

Successfully completed a relevant QQI certificate (formerly FETAC) at level 5

Minimum of one year's continuous paid employment on a full-time basis working with people with intellectual

disability.

Experience of respectfully supporting people with their personal care

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and experience of using computers, internet and digital programmes.

Development and delivery of supports through a person centred/directed approach

Full clean driving licence essential and a willingness to drive

Flexible in all aspects of work

An understanding of HSE New Directions and HSE national policy of Safeguarding

An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.

Interested candidates should apply only by using this link:

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Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Full Job Description available on request. By applying to this position you giving Saint John of God Community CLG. consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only

Please note that due to high volumes of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted