Programme & Transport Assistant (Driver)

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Carlow; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension scheme available

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) invites applications for a Programme Assistant Driver at our Carlow Community Centre. You will lead the delivery of personal and activation programmes and ensure the safe transportation of members to and from the Centre.

Liaise with staff, volunteers and families; support fundraising and administrative duties; maintain vehicles and uphold health, safety and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 5 in HealthCare Support or similar qualification.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of transport safety and safeguarding policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of programme activities within the centre and during events.
• Transport participants to and from the Centre and related activities daily.
• Provide administrative support and assist with fundraising initiatives.

Skills

QQI HealthCare Support

Category B license

Disability sector experience

Transport safety

Education

QQI Level 5 HealthCare Support

Job description

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) invites applications for a Programme Assistant Driver at our Carlow Community Centre. You will lead the delivery of personal and activation programmes and ensure the safe transportation of members to and from the Centre.

Liaise with staff, volunteers and families; support fundraising and administrative duties; maintain vehicles and uphold health, safety and safeguarding policies.