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
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Important Information
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
Recruiter
St. Michaels House
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
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.
Closing date
16/10/2026 17:00:00
Informal enquiries
Sandra O’Reilly - sandra.oreilly@smh.ie