Create Project Lead

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 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.

Application Process

To apply, please visit: The Rezoomo link

Closing Date: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5.00pm

Informal Enquiries

Sandra O’Reilly - sandra.oreilly@smh.ie

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.