Communuity Services Coordinator – Cheshire Ireland – Dublin

Cheshire Ireland provides a range of support services to people with both physical and neurological conditions in their homes, in residential centres, in supported accommodation and in standalone respite facilities. Our aim is to provide quality, person-centred services, which facilitate people with disabilities to live a life of their own choosing.

Job Title: Communuity Services Coordinator
Ref. Number: CSC Sligo July’15
Type of Contract: Fixed Term (9 months)                     
Number of Hours: 39 Hours
Location: Abbey View Cheshire Sligo

The Role:

Coordinating small staff teams to provide individualised services to people with a physical disability in their own home. You will mentor, support and supervise staff to assist people with disabilities to develop roles and lifestyles that meet their individual needs in a safe, respectful and person centred manner. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with people living in the Abbey View Residences, their families and staff to create an individualised service for people moving from a residential setting to their own home in the community.

The Person:

Have a recognised third level qualification in the area of social care / health services / nursing / teaching
Have at least 2 years related work experience in areas such as health and social care work, social work and/or community development etc.
Experience in managing or supervising staff
Will be committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services and are keen to accept the challenges involved in the ongoing delivery of such services
Will have the ability to communicate openly and effectively with service users, their family members, staff and management
Will welcome change and be committed to continuous improving and learning throughout the organisation
Will be outgoing, have a positive outlook on life, have good interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator

Salary range: Dependent on Experience

Closing Date: 9th August 2015

To apply for this post please forward a detailed CV and cover letter via e-mail to deirdre.chapman@cheshire.ie or post to Deirdre Chapman, Serviec Manager, Abbey View Residences, Chapel Hill, Sligo.

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda Vetting Unit.

Join us in working to create innovative, community-based supports designed in partnership with each individual person.

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