Young Adult Support Worker

Irish Wheelchair Association

Carrick-on-Shannon

On-site

EUR 28,000 - 31,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Training & Development opportunities

25 days annual leave pro rata

Access to Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Carrick-on-Shannon invites applications for a part-time Young Adult Support Worker (32 hours/week) on a 1-year specified purpose contract. You will support School Leaver Service participants with physical disabilities through development activities and personal growth programmes.

Key duties include facilitating workshops, assisting with transportation, safeguarding, and promoting independence, while liaising with the School Leaver Service team.

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 Care Support or equivalent is essential.
QQI Major Awards relevant to IWA include Community & Health Services and Health Service Skills.
Health Care Support qualification is considered relevant.
Youth Work qualification is acceptable.
A Full Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

Support Service Manager and Officers to run group workshops and activities.
Assist individuals with personal goals and participation in programmes.
Support young adults in Rehabilitative Training activities and outings.
Assist with safe transportation following Transport Handbook guidelines.
Promote independence and maintain records for the Service Manager.

Skills

Project development

Disability work experience

Health & safety knowledge

Driving licence (van)

Organisational skills

Full driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Support (Major Award)

QQI Major Awards relevant: Community & Health Services

QQI Major Awards relevant: Health Service Skills

QQI Major Awards relevant: Health Care Support

Youth Work qualification

Job description

We would like to invite applications for the following part time (32 hours) , 1 year specified purpose contract

Young Adult Support Worker

Carrick on Shannon

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

As a Young Adult Support Worker, the post holder will be expected to support the delivery of services to School Leavers Service participants with physical disabilities as part of Irish Wheelchair Association’s services based in Leitrim.

The objectives of our services are to provide pathways for people with disabilities to participate fully in the community, by means of establishing developmental, personal, and social inclusion programmes.

This will include supporting individual young adults to identify and work towards their personal goals, and to facilitate a range of activities, such as training workshops, personal development work, day trips and social activities, and linking with services and facilities within individuals’ local communities. You will be also required to undertake and ensure the execution of such other tasks/duties as deemed necessary to the successful implementation of young adult services.

Liaison

Close liaison is required with the School Leaver Service Support Officers and Rehabilitative Training team and Community Centre Coordinators and team.

Main Duties and 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 is such that it 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, and in the center itself. Record and report all hazards or accidents to the Service Manager/Support Officers
Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time
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

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training, Experience and Qualifications

QQI level 5 (Major Award – 8 Modules) 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)

Youth Work (no specific minor components required)

Full Drivers licence is required

Knowledge and Skills

Previous experience of developing and delivering projects or programmes
Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is required
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations, as well as transport safety and standards of use is essential
Previous experience of driving transit vans to transport people with disabilities, or a willingness to do so, would be an advantage
Good organisational skills

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 in the team
Strong customer service focus

Competencies