Caretaker / Driver - CE Scheme - Irish Wheelchair Association

Irish Wheelchair Association; Athy; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Athy is offering a developmental position where no prior experience is necessary. Successful candidates will receive accredited training to support their career.

Duties include general caretaking of the center, driving members to various activities, and assisting in tasks like gardening and painting. Applicants must be 18 years or over and provide suitable character references.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years or older and eligible for CE.
• Suitable character references required.

Responsibilities

• General caretaking of the centre inside and outside.
• Driving members to and from the centre.

Job description

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

• This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• General caretaking of the centre inside and outside.
• Sweeping of paths, helping in the vegetable garden, painting and general jobs as they arise.
• Driving duties to include the transportation of members to and from the centre and to various activities.

• Sector: human health and social work activities