Community Transport & Programme Lead

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Lucan and Pettycanon; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from €31,465.40-€35,026.18 DOE

Excellent working conditions

Training Development opportunities

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension scheme available

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is seeking a Programme Assistant Driver in Lucan for a 36.5-hour specified purpose contract. You will lead community centre activities and ensure safe transport for participants to and from the Centre, supporting inclusion and personal activation programmes.

You will liaise with staff, volunteers and agencies, assist with fundraising and administrative tasks, and help maintain vehicles and safety standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 5 in HealthCare Support is essential.
• QQI Major Awards relevant to IWA include Community Health Services, Health Service Skills and Health Care Support.
• Full category B driving license and willingness to drive the IWA buses is essential; category D desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation of programme activities within the community centre and manage daily programme delivery.
• Liaise with local resources, colleges and partners to expand programme offerings.
• Support the Service Coordinator in fundraising activities and administrative duties.
• Encourage member involvement in development, personal activation and centre-based programmes.
• Accompany and support participants on annual holidays, outings, and day trips as required.
• Transport participants to and from the centre and other activities; ensure vehicles are roadworthy and well maintained.
• Mentor staff and volunteers on transport safety, programme delivery and safety standards.
• Maintain buses and equipment; comply with health, safety and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Project delivery

Disability support

Safety regulations

Education

QQI Health Care Support (Major Award)

QQI Community Health Services (Major Award)

QQI Health Service Skills (Major Award)

QQI Health Care Support (Major Award)

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is seeking a Programme Assistant Driver in Lucan for a 36.5-hour specified purpose contract. You will lead community centre activities and ensure safe transport for participants to and from the Centre, supporting inclusion and personal activation programmes.

You will liaise with staff, volunteers and agencies, assist with fundraising and administrative tasks, and help maintain vehicles and safety standards in a dynamic environment.