St Michaels House - Create III Project Lead (Disability) 104825

St Michaels House - Create III Project Lead (Disability) 104825

Date posted: 5 October 2026

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

104825

Category

Management/Admin/ICT

Grade

Grade VI 0574

Section 38

Advertisement Type

Open to all

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

• Dublin North

Location

ballymun

Contract type

• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

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

• 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

• 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 of working in St 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.

Informal Enquiries

Sandra O'Reilly -

CREATE - Cooperative Real Engagement in Assistive Technology Enhancement

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.