Programme Assistant- Supported Living Service

Irish Wheelchair Association

Kilkenny

On-site

EUR 23,000 - 25,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Excellent working conditions

Pension scheme available

Annual leave 8% of hours worked

Employee Assistance Service

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association in Kilkenny invites applications for a 20 hour per week permanent Programme Assistant role within Supported Living Kilkenny. You will transport members safely and provide personal and activity-based support to promote independence and dignity in the community.

The position requires QQI Level 5 Care Support and a category B driving licence; a D licence is a plus. You will work closely with staff, families, and volunteers to safeguard residents and enable participation.

Qualifications

Full QQI Level 5 (Major Award) Care Support or similar qualification is essential.
Covers Health Service Skills and Safety at Work components as relevant.
Category B Driving Licence is required; D licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Support members to maximise potential using a person-centred approach.
Assist with personal care and daily living as identified by members.
Support participation in social activities and independent living skills.
Act as key worker and advocate for members and maintain residence upkeep.
Work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, overnights.

Skills

IT & Admin skills

Experience with disabilities

Person-centred planning

Independent living

Strong communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Support

Category B Driving Licence

Willingness to obtain Category D licence

Job description

We would like to invite applications for the following 20 hour, permanent role,

Programme Assistant

Supported Living Kilkenny

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

As a Programme Assistant Driver you will be responsible for the safe transportation of the members to and from places they need to attend. You will be expected toprovide personal and activity-based assistance to the members of the Supported LivingServicesin a way which enhances their independence, dignity and self-esteem as members of the local community.For the successful implementation of this role there are several relationships which should be fostered and developed:primarily these will be with the members and their advocates.Close liaison isalsorequired with the ServicesCoordinator, Service Support Officer, colleaguesandvolunteers,as well as themembers’families. Links will also be made with relevant voluntary and statutory agencies and educational institutes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To support individual members to maximise their potential using a person-centred approach.
Assisting members in all aspects of personal care and daily living as identified by them.
Supporting participation in social activities outside the home as identified by the members.
Supporting independent living skills training as identified by the person.
To be a key worker and advocate for the members.
Completing as required the normal range of duties associated with the upkeep of a residence.
Ensuring that your work and interaction with others is such that it promotes and enhances the independent living capacity of the people using the service.
To be available to work flexible hours, i.e. mornings, evenings, overnights.
Implementing the action planning and reporting systems within the parameters set by the Service Co-ordinator.
Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all areas of the service. Record and report any incidents/accidents to the Service Co-ordinator.
To work in a confidential manner respecting people’s right to privacy and your role in their home.
To 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.
Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time
Record and report any hazards, accidents or potential incidents to the Service Coordinator/Service Support Officer
The use of clamping, hoisting and lifting equipment are an essential part of this role

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training, Experience and Qualifications

Full QQI level 5 (Major Award) Care 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 B DrivingLicenceis required
A willingness to undertake the category D driving licence in the future is an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong computer and administration skillsan advantage
Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is desirable
Understanding of the social model of disability and the concepts of personcentredplanningan advantage
Understanding of independent livingis desirable
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English

Competencies

Communicating and Influencing
Motivating and Empowering
Innovation and Creativity
Planning andOrganising
Quality and Customer Focus

Behaviours

The ability towork as part of ateam 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

Remuneration & Benefits