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    NORTH WEST PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

    SLIGO and LEITRIM

    North West Parents and Friends Association is a Voluntary Organisation providing person centred services for children and adults with special needs and their families.


    We are currently inviting applications for the below positions.

     

    NORTH WEST PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

    SLIGO.

    North West Parents and Friends Association is a Voluntary Organisation providing person centred services for children and adults with special needs and their families.

     

    Position:              Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disabilities (R.N.I.D).

    Location:             Holy Family Pre-School, Sligo.

    Contract:             Specified Purpose Contract (Maternity Leave cover commencing November 2022)

    To work with Children with complex medical needs and autism in the Holy Family Pre-School. Hours of work may vary.

    Essential Criteria

    • Current Registration with An Bord Altranais.
    • At least one year’s experience of working with Children with complex medical needs and autism.
    • An understanding of TUSLA regulations.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.

     

    Desirable Criteria

    • Children First.
    • FAR Training.
    • Moving and Handling.
    • Computer Skills.
    • Full Clean Irish Driving Licence.

     

    Staff Benefits 

    • Company Pension Scheme.
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Maternity Leave Benefit.
    • Paternity Leave Benefit.
    • Sick Leave Benefit (based on length of service).
    • All mandatory training provided.
    • Salary Protection.

     

    Applicants for the position must supply suitable references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting Form.

    To Apply: Please forward Cover Letter and C.V. to cathymayersw@gmail.com for the attention of Cathy Maye, HR Officer.

    NWPF are an equal opportunities employer.

     

    Charity Number: CHY 7369


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    NORTH WEST PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

    SLIGO.

    North West Parents and Friends Association is a Voluntary Organisation providing person centred services for children and adults with special needs and their families.

     

     

    We are currently inviting applications for the below positions.

    Job Title:             Care Assistants

    Location:             Sligo Town & Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim

    Contract:             Permanent, Fixed-Term & Locum

     

    To work with Adults and/or Children with varying degrees of Intellectual Disability/Autism in Day/Residential/Respite Services.  Successful candidates will be expected to work hours which may include day time hours, evenings, night duty and/or sleepover duty to include weekends.  Hours of work will vary.

    Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria
    • FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in a relevant Healthcare course. (Adult Services)
    • Minimum FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education / Equivalent Minimum Qualification. (Children’s Services)
    • Experience of working with Adults and/or Children with Intellectual Disability and Autism.
    • Experience of working with people with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern.
    • Full Clean Driving Licence and willing to drive the company vehicle. (Adults Services Only)
    • Person Centred Planning.
    • Assessment and Management of Risk.
    • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse training, First Aid/FAR training, Moving and Handling training, Food Hygiene training, Children First training.
    • Knowledge/experience of Menu Planning and household budgeting.
      • Knowledge of HIQA regulations & New Directions.
      • Ability to work using own initiative.
    • Computer Skills.

    Knowledge of Pre-School Inspections.

    Staff Benefits

    • Company Pension Scheme.
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Maternity Leave Benefit.
    • Paternity Leave Benefit.
    • Sick Leave Benefit (based on length of service).
    • All mandatory training provided.
    • Salary Protection.

    Applicants for the positions must supply suitable references and be prepared to complete a Garda

    Vetting Form.

    For more information on our Services please visit our website – www.nwpf.ie

    To Apply: Please forward Cover Letter and C.V. to cathymayersw@gmail.com  for the attention of

    Cathy Maye, HR Officer.

    NWPF are an equal opportunities employer.

    Charity Number: CHY 7369