Programme Assistant/Carer - CE Scheme - Irish Wheelchair Association Arklow

Irish Wheelchair Association Arklow; The Municipal District of Arklow; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to gain valuable work experience

Accredited training provided

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association Arklow is seeking applicants to support service users at our Day Centre in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Responsibilities include delivering development programmes and providing personal care to service users, as well as accompanying them on outings and operating lifting equipment.

No prior experience is necessary, as accredited training will be provided. Candidates must be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form and provide suitable character references.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 21 years or older and receiving a qualifying social welfare payment for at least one year.
• Must provide suitable character references.
• Must be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Responsibilities

• Support Service Users at our Day Centre in Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
• Deliver development programmes to Service Users.
• Accompany Service Users on outings.
• Provide personal care for Service Users.
• Operate lifting equipment on buses.
• Clamp wheelchairs aboard buses.
• Perform cleaning duties.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Willingness to engage in training

Job description

Job Description

Eligibility and Requirements

• Applicants must be 21 years or older and receiving a qualifying social welfare payment for at least one year, or 18 years or older for certain disadvantaged groups.
• Must provide suitable character references.
• Must be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Duties

• Support Service Users at our Day Centre in Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
• Deliver development programmes to Service Users.
• Accompany Service Users on outings.
• Provide personal care for Service Users.
• Operate lifting equipment on buses.
• Clamp wheelchairs aboard buses.
• Perform cleaning duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to engage in training.
• Accredited training will be provided; no experience necessary.

Opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and to work towards full QQI Major Award.

Sector

• Human health and social work activities