TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Health Care Support or similar (a minimum of 5 modules completed and working towards the Major Award may be accepted)
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; Workplace Statutory Policies Procedures, Care Skills, and Care Support)
Health Care Support (to include minor components; Safety Health at Work, Care Skills and Care Support)
A full Category B Driving License with a minimum of two years’ driving experience is essential

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Previous experience of networking, facilitation, development and delivery of projects or programmes is required
Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is required
Strong computer and administration skills are essential

Develop and lead the implementation of Service Hub Programmes as set by the Service Co-ordinator and Service Support Officer in line with Operational Manual
Facilitate opportunities for members to access community facilities and engage in community and other activities
Support individual members in line with the Associations Person Centred Approach and through the Individual Support Service
Prepare and maintain records as required by the Operational Manual, Service Coordinator and Service Support Officer
Mentor and support staff in all aspects of programme delivery
Accompany and support participants on annual holidays, outings, social and day trips as required
Support and engage with a change management process in line with HSE New Direction standards as required by the Service Coordinator
Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all activities and in the hub itself
Record and report any hazards or accidents to the Service Co-ordinator
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
The use of clamping, hoisting, and lifting equipment are an essential part of this role
Patient moving and handling; assist with personal care of members where required
Ensure that your work and interactions with others is such that it promotes and enhances the independence of the member
Undertake training as directed by the Service Co-ordinator
Assist with safe transportation in line with requirements of the Transport Handbook guidelines. Driving of IWA vehicles may be part of this role
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
Flexibility and availability for out of hours service activities i.e. evenings and weekends
Support the fundraising function within IWA
Driving IWA’s fleet of accessible buses is an essential requirement in this role
A full Category B driving licence is essential. Induction will be provided
Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time