Young Adult Disability Support Specialist (Part-Time, Galway)

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Galway; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Training Development opportunities

25 days annual leave pro rata

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Galway invites applications for a part-time Young Adult Support Worker (27 hours) on a 1-year fixed-term contract, funded accordingly. The role involves supporting School Leavers Service participants with physical disabilities and delivering pathways for personal, developmental and social inclusion.

You will help identify personal goals, run workshops, assist with daily living and transport, accompany outings, and ensure safeguarding and health and safety

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 (Major Award – 8 Modules) Care Support or similar qualification is essential.
• QQI Major Awards relevant to IWA include Health Service Skills, Community Health Services, and Health Care Support.
• Full Drivers licence is required

Responsibilities

• Support Service Manager and Support Officers to implement a range of group workshops and activities based on the choices and needs of young adults
• Support individual young adults in line with the Association’s person‑centred approach and through Personal Goals work
• Support young adults involved in Rehabilitative Training activities
• Assist with safe transportation in line with requirements of the Transport Handbook guidelines
• Assist young adults in all aspects of personal care and daily living as identified by each individual
• Accompany and support young adults on outings, social trips and holidays as required
• Ensure that your work and interactions with others promotes and enhances the independence of students/young people
• Prepare and maintain hard copy and online records as required by the Service Manager/Support Officers
• Undertake training as directed by the Service Manager/Support Officers
• Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all activities
• Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure safeguarding of children and adults per IWA policies

Skills

Project development

Disability sector experience

Health & safety knowledge

Driving transit vans

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Support

Full Driver's licence

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Galway invites applications for a part-time Young Adult Support Worker (27 hours) on a 1-year fixed-term contract, funded accordingly. The role involves supporting School Leavers Service participants with physical disabilities and delivering pathways for personal, developmental and social inclusion.

You will help identify personal goals, run workshops, assist with daily living and transport, accompany outings, and ensure safeguarding and health and safety