SLDS Occupational Guidance Officer

Remuneration

The salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/02/2026)

60,613 - 62,094 - 63,824 - 65,560 - 67,302 - 68,858 - 70,442 - 71,985 - 73,516 - 76,151 - 78,795 LSIs

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Campaign reference

SLDS2607

Closing date

Friday 20th March 2026 at 12 Noon

Proposed interview date (s)

Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Taking up appointment

A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of post

There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Day Services Coordination Team, Donegal/Sligo/Leitrim.

This post covers the county of Donegal but there will be a requirement to travel to other locations within HSE West and North West from time to time.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Occupational Guidance Officer (Grade VII), IHA Sligo/Leitrim, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact Anne Marie Ward, Manager Day Services Coordination Team

annemarie.ward@hse.ie / 087 2218750 for further information about the role.

Contact slapply@hse.ie For enquiries relating to the recruitment process.

Reasonable Accommodations

Candidates who require a Reasonable Accommodation/s to support their participation, at any stage, in the recruitment and selection process, should email recruitdonegal@hse.ie

Details of service

The Day Services Coordination Team provide people with disabilities and autism with the appropriate information, guidance, support and direction concerning HSE funded adult day services and other options available. The service aims to support people towards greater levels of independence and integration into the community. The unit contract a number of external providers to deliver on the services identified need and also provide the operating framework for a number of HSE direct provided training services.

The unit also review services on an ongoing basis and lead on services changes required to deliver the diverse range of supports required and also to deliver in line with HSE New Directions policy.

Reporting relationship

The Guidance Officer reports directly to and takes direction from the Service Manager.

Key working relationships

In executing the duties of this role, the successful applicant will work with the following key working relationships:

· School Leavers/RT Leavers

· Families

· Day Service Provider Management and staff

· CDNT

· 2nd / 3rd Level Education personnel

· Allied Health Professionals

· NEPS

· TUSLA

· Community & Voluntary Organisations

Purpose of the post

The Day Services Coordination Team provides people with disabilities with the appropriate guidance, support and direction concerning adult day services and other options which will enable each person to make an informed decision regarding their service requirements.

The Guidance Officer will meet with individuals referred to the service and explore their needs, wishes and expectations. Having a detailed knowledge of HSE funded Adult Day Services the Guidance Officer will advise on options available and support the individual to make informed choices. If a suitable placement is agreed the Guidance Officer will approve and complete the necessary steps required to secure the placement and ensure a smooth transition for the service participant.

Identification of gaps and working with the unit to develop new and innovative service responses is also a key function of the post. This includes cross service and cross agency working to ensure the key principles of community inclusion, person centredness and delivery of high quality services is adhered to.

The Guidance Officer role will also involve the completion of various resource allocation tools and other process required to secure and validate funding.

This post also requires working with Day Service providers to ensure that they are providing services which meet the ongoing and changing needs of people referred and also to ensure that they are providing a high quality value for money service within their allocated budgets.