September 9, 2024

Kerry Parents and Friends Association

Killarney

TEMPORARY & PART TIME

Senior Instructor, Killarney Day Services (37.5 hrs per week)

Post: Senior Instructor
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (37.5 hrs per week -
Maternity Leave Cover)
Location: Killarney Day Services
Roster: Wk 1: Mon, Tues: 08:45 - 17:00 / Wed: 08:45 - 16:15 / Thurs, Fri: 08:45 - 16:30
Wk 2: Mon, Tues: 08:45 - 17:00 / Wed: 08:30 - 17:00 / Thurs, Fri: 08:45 - 16:30
*Rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service*
The Role:

The core activities for the post of Senior Instructor will be to enable the people we support realise their goals and achieve their identified priorities.
The successful candidate will provide support and act as an advocate for participation and inclusion in the Community on behalf of the person we support.
The successful candidate will furthermore operate within a framework of a person centered approach and will actively engage with and promote co-operation and partnership with other services, both internally and externally and in particular with families.
In addition to supporting adults with an intellectual disability, this role may include bus escort duties. The successful candidate will be required to complete all relevant reports and training. They will incorporate and implement New Directions in line with National standards for day services. The Senior Instructor in this supervisory role, will provide physical support which may include personal care, providing emotional support for individuals and their families, supporting health care needs, teaching life skills whilst working with other healthcare providers to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants should possess a relevant 3rd level qualification. (Minimum Level 7 Degree).
A minimum three years’ experience of supporting adults with an intellectual disability post qualification.
Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service.
A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business purposes is essential.
Where applicable, applicants must hold a valid Irish work permit.

Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking (Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.
(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Killarney Day Services may be filled up to the 31st of March, 2025)
*In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.*
Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position.
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer