Opportunities
Cheshire Ireland, in partnership with HSE, provides a range of supported accommodation services to people with physical disabilities. Currently, we provide centre-based and community-based services across Ireland, employing over 700 staff and serving 286 people. We are committed to providing quality, person-centred services which support people to live a life of their own choosing. From time-to-time, Cheshire Ireland has interesting and challenging opportunities for motivated people to work with the organisation.
Job Title: Care Team Leader
| Ref No | CTL/SP/JAN12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Permanent |
| Hours | 37.5 hours per week |
| Location | St. Patrick’s Cheshire Home, Tullow, Co. Carlow (There will also be a requirement to work within the local community-based services) |
| Closing Date | Friday 24th February 2012 |
To apply for this post please forward a detailed CV and cover letter via e-mail to shauna.bradley@cheshire.ieor post to Shauna Bradley, South East Leinster Service Manager, St Patrick’s Cheshire Home, Tullow, Co Carlow.
Job Title: South-East Leinster Head of Care
| Ref No | HOC/SEL/JAN12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Permanent |
| Hours | 37.5 hours per week |
| Location | South-East Leinster area (South Co. Wicklow and Co. Carlow) |
| Closing Date | Friday 24th February, 2012 |
To apply for this post please forward a detailed CV and cover letter via e-mail to shauna.bradley@cheshire.ie or post to Shauna Bradley, South East Leinster Service Manager, St Patrick’s Cheshire Home, Tullow, Co Carlow.
Job Title: Care Support Workers
| Contract | Specified Purpose Contract to cover various absences |
|---|---|
| Location | Limerick Cheshire Services (Residential and Community) |
| Closing Date | Wednesday, 1 February 2012 |
| The Role | Supporting people with a disability living in their own homes or a residential service. Helping them in identifying and achieving their personal goals. Assisting the person with their activities of daily living and personal care |
CV & cover letter to denise.leonard@cheshire.ie or post: Denise Leonard, Service Manager, Limerick Cheshire Services, Rathfredagh, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Job Title: Community Care Support Worker
| Ref No | RP/CSW/FEB12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Specific Purpose |
| Hours | 16 Hours Per Week |
| Location | Dublin |
| Closing Date | Thursday 23rd February, 2012 |
| The Role | To provide care and support to Cheshire Ireland services users, in a safe, respectful, empathetic and person-centred manner, which facilitate people to live a life of their own choosing. It is critical that when undertaking your work with people who use Cheshire services you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values. See related document for full detail. |
| The Person | Will have at least 1 years' work experience in related areas such as personal attendant/carer, community development or social care and/or community regeneration. See related document for full detail. |
To apply for this post please forward a detailed CV and cover letter via e-mail to kevin.barnes@cheshire.ie, or post to Kevin Barnes, Cheshire Ireland, 20/21 Herbert Street, Dublin 2.
Job Title: Regional Manager – Eastern Region
| Ref No | RM/CO/Feb 12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Permanent Contract |
| Hours | 35 Hours Per Week |
| Location | Eastern Region |
| Closing Date | Friday 2nd March, 2012 |
| The Role | We are currently recruiting for a Regional Manager for the eastern region who will be responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of current and future Cheshire Ireland services within the region. It is critical that the person taking on this role undertakes the work in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values and ethos. See related document for full detail. |
| The Person | If you have significant knowledge and experience in the management of finance, planning, quality customer services and human resources and are able to demonstrate the ability to lead, coach, mentor and delegate, particularly to people in management and/or senior supervisory positions this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in leadership and management and hold a relevant third level or professional qualification. See related document for full detail. |
CV & cover letter to bernie.redmond@cheshire.ie or post: Bernie Redmond, HR Officer, Cheshire Ireland, Block 4, Bracken Business Park, Bracken Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager
| Ref No | CNMII/STL/FEB12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Permanent Contract |
| Hours | 37.5 Hours Per Week |
| Location | St Laurence Cheshire Services, Cork |
| Closing Date | Friday 2nd March, 2012 |
| The Role | The CNMII will be responsible for leading the development of an integrated nursing service in St. Laurence Cheshire Service. The role will likely expand to support people living in community settings. See related document for full detail. |
| The Person | The successful candidate for this post will be a qualified CNMII, or hold a degree or equivalent, or relevant professional qualification with 3 years’ experience working within the disability or broad personal social services field and be registered with An Board Altranais. You will be the Service Manager's designate during periods of absence and be able to undertake your work in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values and operating ethos. See related document for full detail. |
CV & cover letter to maighread.kelly@cheshire.ie or post: Maighread Kelly, Service Manager, St. Laurence Cheshire Services, Lota Park, Glanmire, Co. Cork
Job Title: Service Manager
| Ref No | RM/CO/Feb 12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | 2.5 Year Fixed Term Contract |
| Hours | 35 Hours Per Week |
| Location | Waterford |
| Closing Date | Friday 2nd March, 2012 |
| The Role | We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager to lead, manage and develop our residential and community based service in Waterford. See related document for full detail. |
| The Person | If you are interested in taking a leadership role in the transformation of services and in the delivery of quality support services, in partnership with people with disabilities and neurological conditions, and our existing team, this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will have at least three years’ experience in the leadership and management of high quality support services to people with disabilities and neurological conditions and be a motivated and flexible person with excellent leadership skills. See related document for full detail. |
CV & cover letter to bernie.redmond@cheshire.ie or post: Bernie Redmond, HR Officer, Cheshire Ireland, Block 4, Bracken Business Park, Bracken Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18
Job Title: Staff Nurse – 2 positions available
| Ref No | SN1/RC/FEB12 or SN2/SD/FEB 12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Permanent Part time Contract |
| Hours | 20 hours per week SN1 and 25 hours per week SN2 |
| Location | (1) Co. Dublin or (2) South Dublin |
| Closing Date | Friday 2nd March, 2012 |
| The Role | The Staff Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of a safe, quality service to Richmond Cheshire and South Dublin c service users. These are permanent part-time contracts one of which will be 20 hours per week (SN1) and one which will be 25 hours per week (SN2). When applying please state which post you are applying for and quote the relevant reference number. See related document(s) for full detail. |
| The Person | The successful candidates for these two staff nurse roles will be qualified nurses registered with An Bord Altranais and have post qualification experience. You will have experience of working in a care-delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service or community setting. You will be informed about current clinical best practice, disability/inclusion issues and good practices in the provision of person-centred services and be sensitive to the issues experienced by people with physical disabilities and neurological conditions. You will also have awareness of HIQA and its national standards. See related document(s) for full detail. |
CV & cover letter to ciara.mcshane@cheshire.ie or post: Ciara McShane, Richmond Cheshire, Richmond Park, Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Job Title: Staff Nurses x 2
| Ref No | SN/RC/FEB/12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Specific Purpose |
| Hours | Post 1: 20 hrs per week Post 2: 17.5 hrs per week |
| Location | Rathfredagh Cheshire Home, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
| Closing Date | Tuesday 28th February 2012 |
| The Role | To provide nursing care and support to Cheshire Irelands service users, in a safe, respectful, empathetic and person-centred manner, which facilitates people to live a life of their own choosing. It is critical that when undertaking your work with people who use Cheshire services you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values. |
| The Person | Be a Registered Nurse with An Bord Altranais. The successful candidates for these two staff nurse roles will be qualified nurses registered in the general division with An Bord Altranais and have post qualification experience. You will have experience of working in a care-delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service. You will be informed about current clinical best practice, disability/inclusion issues and good practices in the provision of person-centred services and be sensitive to the issues experienced by people with physical disabilities and neurological conditions. You will also have awareness of HIQA and its national standards. Be available to start work no later than one month from time of job offer. |
To apply for this post please forward a detailed CV and cover letter via e-mail to denise.leonard@cheshire.ie or post to Denise Leonard, Service Manager, Limerick Cheshire Services, Rathfredagh, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.
Job Title: Care Support Worker
| Ref No | SW/BR/FEB 12 |
|---|---|
| Contract | Specified Purpose Contract Covering Sick Leave |
| Hours | 19.5 hours per week |
| Location | Blackrock Barrett Cheshire, Cross Avenue, Blackrock |
| Closing Date | Tuesday 28th February 2012 |
| The Role | To provide support and care to people with physical disabilities. Supporting people as required with activities of dailty living, their safety, security, well being and including support with personal care tasks as required. Working with people using the service to establish the right relationship that is respectful and protects their rights and dignity |
| The Person | A responsible, considerate and caring person. Willing to listen and is patient.Flexible, creative and responsive to the service user's needs. |
To apply for this post please forward a detailed CV and cover letter via e-mail to noeleen.brady-doyle@cheshire.ie or post to Ms Noeleen Brady-Doyle, Service Co-ordinator, Blackrock Barrett Cheshire, Cross Avenue, Blackrock.
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda Vetting Unit.
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