Programme Assistant Driver

Irish Wheelchair Association; Limerick; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Training & Development opportunities

25 days annual leave pro rata

Access to Pension & HSF Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association seeks a motivated Programme Assistant/Driver in Limerick to lead daily activity programmes and transport participants to and from the Centre. You will work closely with staff to deliver activation services, manage records, and support fundraising initiatives.

Essential QQI Level 5 in HealthCare Support and a Category D driving licence; experience with databases and MS Office is desirable.

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 5 in HealthCare Support or similar qualification is essential.
• Category D Drivers Licence is highly desirable.
• Full Category B driving license and willingness to learn to drive IWA buses are essential.
• Experience with databases and Microsoft Office suite desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of programme activities in the Community Centre and manage daily programmes.
• Network with local resources (colleges) to develop new programmes.
• Assist the Service Coordinator with fundraising initiatives and administrative duties.
• Transport participants to Centre activities and on annual holidays/outings.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed and safeguarding policies are observed.

Skills

Communicating and Influencing

Planning and Organising

Innovation and Creativity

Motivating and Empowering

Quality and Customer Focus

Education

QQI Level 5 HealthCare Support

Category D Drivers Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

We would like to invite applications for the following full time Permanent Contract:

Programme Assistant/Driver

Limerick

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment

You will be responsible for the safe transportation of the members to and from the Community Centre. As a Programme Assistant/Driver you will also be expected to lead with the delivery of services to members engaging in personal and activation programmes in the Centre. The essential nature of the Centre is to provide a pathway for people with physical disabilities to full participation in the community. Close liaison is required with Community Centre staff and members for the successful implementation of this position. Links will also be made with relevant voluntary and statutory agencies, families, and friends of members.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation of programme activities within the Community Centre, which will involve the following: implementing programmes daily from the service user's choice, complete all report writing on programme designs
• Liaise and network with local resources i.e., colleges for implementing creative new programmes
• Support the Service Coordinator in creating and implementing fundraising initiatives
• Administrative duties
• Encourage members to be actively involved in developmental, personal and activation programmes, that operate from the Centre, and to be actively involved in implementation of same
• Accompany and support participants on annual holidays, outings, socials, and day trips as required by Service Coordinator/Service Support Officer
• Patient moving and handling; assist with personal care of participants where required
• Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all areas of activities
• Comply with IWA's Parent and Ancillary Safety Statements and any legislative duties set out in current Health and Safety and Fire Safety Legislation
• Ensure that your responsibilities to safeguard children and adults from abuse or harm is a core aspect of your role and that IWA's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are adhered to
• The use of clamping, hoisting, and lifting equipment are an essential part of this role
• Record and report any hazards, accidents, or potential incidents to the Service Coordinator/Service Support Officer
• Transport participants to and from the Centre daily, and to and from other related community activities as required by the Service Coordinator/Service Support Officer
• Ensure that vehicles for which you are responsible are always in a roadworthy condition and make such arrangements as are necessary for the maintenance, cleanliness, and repairs of such vehicles in consultation with Service Coordinator/Service Support Officer
• Mentor staff and volunteers in all aspects relating to programme activities and transport safety
• Maintenance of the buses
• Flexibility and availability for out of hours service activities i.e. evenings and weekends
• Carry out any other duties and / or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training, Experience and Qualifications

Full QQI level 5 in HealthCare Support or similar qualification is essential. QQI Major Awards that are deemed relevant to IWA are:

• Community & Health Services (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Provision & Practice)
• Health Service Skills (to include minor components in Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures and Care Skills and Care Support)
• Health Care Support (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Skills and Care Support)
• Category D Drivers Licence is highly desirable
• Full Category B driving license and a willingness to learn to drive the IWA buses is essential
• Previous experience of working with databases and Microsoft Office suite are desirable

Knowledge and Skills

• Developing and delivering projects or programmes
• Experience of working with people with disabilities is required
• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Health and Welfare regulations, as well as transport safety and standards of use is essential

Competencies

• Communicating and Influencing
• Motivating and Empowering
• Innovation and Creativity
• Planning and Organising
• Quality and Customer Focus

Behaviours

• The ability to work on your own initiative
• An ability to build strong relationships at all levels and show confidence among the team
• Strong customer service focus
• Be of good character

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary for this position is from €33,621 up to €37,425 DOE

• Excellent working conditions
• Training & Development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave pro rata
• Access to Pension & HSF Scheme
• Employee Assistance Service

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.