Programme Assistant/Driver - Shearwater Hotel

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Connacht; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours including day, evening,

Salary €17,241–€19,192 DOE

Excellent working conditions

Training Development opportunities

Annual leave 8% of working hours

Employee Assistance Service

2% salary rate increase in 2026

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) invites applications for a 12-month fixed-term position as Programme Assistant/Driver with the Holiday Services in Ballinasloe. This 20-hour per week role provides personal and activity-based support to service users, helping them stay independent and engaged in the local community.

Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support or equivalent, a full clean driving licence, and experience working with people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• QQI Major Award Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent is essential.
• QQI components include Health Service Skills and Care Provision Practice.
• Other relevant QQI awards may apply as listed by IWA.
• Full Clean Driving License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and activity-based assistance to service users.
• Support independence, dignity and self-esteem in the local community.
• Work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Skills

Disability care experience

Person-centred planning knowledge

Customer service focus

Team work and initiative

Communication & influencing

Education

QQI Major Award Level 5 Healthcare Support

Relevant QQI modules: Community Health Services / Health Service Skills / Health Care Support

Job description

We would like to invite applications for the following 12 month fixed term position.

Programme Assistant/Driver, Holiday Services

Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe

20 hours a week, 12-Month Fixed Term

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

As a Programme Assistant/Driver you will be expected to provide personal and activity-based assistance to the service users of the Holiday Service in a way which enhances their independence, dignity, and self-esteem as members of the local community.

Training, Experience And Qualifications

Major Award in 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)

Full Clean Driving License is essential

Knowledge And Skills

Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is essential

Understanding of the social model of disability and the concepts of person centred planning an advantage

Behaviours

The ability to work as part of a team and work on 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

Competencies

Communicating and Influencing

Motivating and Empowering

Planning and Organising

Quality and Customer Focus

Adaptability, Drive and Resilience

Remuneration Benefits

• Flexible hours including day, evening, overnight and on-call rota
• Salary is €17,241 up to €19,192 DOE
• Excellent working conditions
• Training Development opportunities
• Annual leave - 8% of working hours
• Employee Assistance Service
• The current pay scale is subject to a 2% salary rate increase in 2026, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 21st September 2026

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