Community Services Leader - Disability & Inclusion

Irish Wheelchair Association; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vouched expenses and mileage

Training & development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme available

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking a Service Coordinator in Drogheda to lead and develop our Community Centre services for people with physical and sensory disability. You will drive person-centered programs and collaborate with the HSE, local authorities and community groups to promote participation and independence.

The role requires a degree (QQI Level 8 or equivalent) and at least 5 years of people management experience in disability services or similar.

Qualifications

• Degree at QQI Level 8 or professional qualification in one of the listed disciplines; essential.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience, ideally within disability services or similar.

Responsibilities

• Implement the service models in the Community Centre services.
• Support the implementation of person-centered processes within the Community Centre services.
• Develop and implement new programmes/services to support participation and independence in the community.
• Conduct needs and risk assessments in partnership with people using the service.
• Plan, monitor and review services based on identified needs and service plans.
• Manage and lead staff to enable team development and meet IWA standards.
• Oversee training and development of staff, volunteers and members.
• Maximise utilisation of budgets and manage buildings and transport resources.
• Ensure services align with IWA Standards of Practice and safeguard policies.
• Build relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Recruit and manage volunteers where appropriate.
• Promote capacity building and positive awareness of disability in the community.
• Safeguard children and adults from abuse, adhering to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Problem solving

Decision making

Negotiation

Influencing

Disability sector experience

Microsoft Office

Databases

Driving license

Education

QQI Level 8 or professional qualification in Applied Social Studies/Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Community Work and/or General Management

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking a Service Coordinator in Drogheda to lead and develop our Community Centre services for people with physical and sensory disability. You will drive person-centered programs and collaborate with the HSE, local authorities and community groups to promote participation and independence.

The role requires a degree (QQI Level 8 or equivalent) and at least 5 years of people management experience in disability services or similar.