Programme Assistant Driver

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Limerick; In loco; EUR 34.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary up to €37,425 DOE

25 days annual leave pro rata

Training & development opportunities

Pension scheme

Employee assistance service

Descrizione del lavoro

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Limerick is seeking a Programme Assistant/Driver for a full-time permanent position. You will transport members daily, lead in delivering centre-based programmes, and work closely with staff to support activation and personal development initiatives.

The role requires QQI Level 5 HealthCare Support or related, a full Category B driving licence (and willingness to learn bus driving), and strong health and safety awareness. Salary €33,621–€37,425 DOE.

Competenze

• QQI Level 5 in HealthCare Support (essential).
• QQI Major Awards relevant to IWA include Community Health Services and Health Service Skills.
• Full Category B driving licence; willingness to learn to drive IWA buses (essential).
• Experience with databases and Microsoft Office (desirable).

Mansioni

• Lead the implementation of programme activities within the Community Centre.
• Liaise with local colleges to implement new programmes.
• Support fundraising initiatives and perform administrative duties.
• Encourage member involvement in developmental and activation programmes.
• Transport participants to and from the Centre and other activities.

Conoscenze

Communicating and Influencing

Customer service

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Formazione

QQI Level 5 HealthCare Support

Community Health Services (Safety Health at Work & Care Provision Practice)

Health Service Skills (Care Skills & Care Support)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Databases

Descrizione del lavoro

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

• 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.