St Michaels House - Create III Project Lead (Disability)

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## Role details - Reference: 104825 - Category: Management/Admin/ICT - Health region: HSE Dublin and North East - County: Dublin North - Location: ballymun - Recruiter: St. Michaels House - Contract type: Specified Purpose Wholetime - Closing date: 16/10/2026 17:00:00 ### Create 3 Project Lead ‌ Candidates are invited for the role of CREATE 3 Project Lead. ‌ Job Title and Grade CREATE 3 Project Lead – Grade 6 Full-time, specific purpose contract for approximately one year, with potential for extension subject to external funding. ‌ Reporting to Director of Nursing ‌ Key Working Relationships Nursing Department, Quality and Safety Department, WorkAbility, Activity Hub, SMH Foundation, external digital and assistive technology teams, third-level institutions and other disability service providers. - Overall Purpose of the Role The CREATE 3 Project Lead will build on an established suite of digital supports that empower people with disabilities to navigate and thrive in an increasingly digital society. - The role will operate both within the organisation and in collaboration with another disability service provider, contributing to a broader national approach to digital inclusion. ‌ Main Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Co-design and deliver workshops with and for people with intellectual disabilities. - Lead a quality improvement initiative to strengthen the voice of people with disabilities through the development of accessible Person Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) pathways. - Support individuals to develop practical digital skills, including online banking, telehealth, smart home technologies and digital supports for daily living. - Deliver online safety training to build digital confidence and awareness of privacy, fraud and cyber risks. - Support the continued development of accessible learning resources, including Easy Read materials, videos and visual supports. - Promote and support the use of the HSE Health Passport App. - Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to promote digital inclusion and the use of digital and assistive technologies. - Essential Criteria Candidates must have: A minimum of three years' experience in the disability sector. - A keen interest in how digital and assistive technologies can support people with disabilities to improve their quality of life. - A relevant qualification (e.g. - Degree in Social Care, RNID) or significant experience in supporting people with a disability to use digital and/or assistive technology. - Experience in training or coaching people with intellectual disabilities. - A strong track record in advocacy and supporting the voices of people with disabilities. - Experience in data analysis and report writing. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - A full driving licence. ‌ Desirable Criteria Experience in project planning and change management. - Experience in quality improvement initiatives for marginalised groups. - Experience in inclusive design and co-production approaches. - A qualification or training in digital and assistive technologies and/or digital inclusion. ‌ ## Benefits Michael's House HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) Premium Payments (Frontline staff) Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Generous Annual Leave Employee Assistance Programme Training / CPD Career Progression ‌ Salary Salary will be aligned with the HSE revised consolidated Grade 6 salary scale (35-hour week). ‌ ### Salary Scale The successful candidate will be paid in line with the June 2026 HSE revised consolidated Grade VI pay scale (point 1; €58,477 – point 7; €71,442 LSIs per annum based on working a 35-hour week). - Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.