Empowering Young Adult Disability Support Worker

Irish Wheelchair Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Training & development opportunities

Pension & Health Schemes

25 days annual leave pro rata

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Clontarf is seeking a Young Adult Support Worker to assist School Leaver Service participants with physical disabilities. You will help deliver a range of activities, workshops, and personal development work to enable independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include supporting group workshops, assisting with daily living, transporting participants as needed, keeping records, safeguarding, and working with the Service Manager to align to

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Care Support qualification is essential.
• Experience developing and delivering projects or programmes.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Support group workshops and activities based on young adults' needs.
• Assist young adults with personal goals and daily living.
• Accompany on outings, training workshops, and social activities.
• Maintain records and assist with safeguarding and health-and-safety tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Support

Tools

Full Category B driver’s licence

Driving transit vans

Job description

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Clontarf is seeking a Young Adult Support Worker to assist School Leaver Service participants with physical disabilities. You will help deliver a range of activities, workshops, and personal development work to enable independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include supporting group workshops, assisting with daily living, transporting participants as needed, keeping records, safeguarding, and working with the Service Manager to align to