Programme Assistant / Driver - CE Scheme - IWA Ennis

IWA Ennis; Ennis; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRSA pension scheme

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association invites applicants to join a developmental opportunity in Ennis, Co. Clare. No prior experience is required, and accredited training will be provided to support your career progress.

Duties include assisting with programmes, supporting service users, loading wheelchairs, and transporting service users to events as directed by the supervisor. Training up to QQI Level 5 is available, with a focus on safety and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• No work experience is required.
• Mandatory training provided by IWA (Manual & People Handling, H&S at Work, Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons, Service Provision & Practice, C.L.E. (clamping and lift equipment).
• Opportunity to achieve training and qualifications up to QQI Level 5.
• Eligibility criteria for CE project may require age and welfare payment; verified by Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of programmes/activities as set by the Service Co-Ordinator.
• Assist in the support of service users taking part in such programmes.
• Assist with safe loading of passengers and securing of wheelchairs onto IWA buses.
• Assist in transporting service users to/from ROC, social and recreational events and outings as required by the Service Co-Ordinator/CE Supervisor.
• Assist service users in all aspects of personal care as required.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices at all times while on duty as set out in IWA policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all strict Covid-19 policies and procedures in place.
• Carry out any other duties and/or responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Friendly attitude

Caring

Flexibility

Neat dress

Commitment to training

Education

QQI Level 5 training (formerly FETAC)

Job description

IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION S, UNIT 10, Abbeyfield , Francis St, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 KD8V

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Duties to include -

• Assist in the provision of programmes/activities as set by the Service Co-Ordinator;
• Assist in the support of service users taking part in such programmes.
• Assist with safe loading of passengers and securing of wheelchairs onto IWA buses;
• Assist in transporting service users to/from ROC, social and recreational events and outings as required by the Service Co-Ordinator/CE Supervisor;
• Assist service users in all aspects of personal care as required.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices at all times while on duty as set out in IWA policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all strict Covid-19 policies and procedures in place.
• Carry out any other duties and/or responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Training Programme -

• No work experience is required.
• Mandatory training provided by IWA i.e. Manual & People Handling, H&S at Work, Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons, Service Provision & Practice, C.L.E. (clamping and lift equipment).
• As the purpose of the CE project is training and progression into employment, the opportunity is provided to achieve training and qualifications up to and including QQI Level 5 (formerly FETAC). An example of the training undertaken by CE participants is Health Service Skills, however, training will be in line with your future employment goals.

Behaviour and Attitude -

• The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative.
• Have a friendly, caring and helpful attitude.
• Conduct yourself in a way that reflects the principles of the organisation and treat others with dignity, respect and fairness at all times.
• Be of good character.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
• Continuously strive for excellence in all that you do.
• Neat Dress essential.
• You have the option of participating in the PRSA pension scheme.
• Excellent working conditions.
• A commitment to the ongoing training and development of all employees

• Sector: human health and social work activities