KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is required.
Previous experience and knowledge of being a person in charge.
Knowledge of policy around inclusion and interagency working

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the team with monthly rosters and around leave cover. Communicate with both the IWA at Home office and Personal Assistants around cover that has been arranged.
Plan activities with the members on a regular basis, coordinate staff and liaise with venues around accessibility.
Communicate with IWA clinical team around clinical tasks and return of documentation.
Manage the member’s calendar, inform PAs of upcoming appointments etc.
Ensure that all decisions and activities supporting the empowerment of our members are made in consultation with the individual and are made in the best interest of that individual.
Develop strong interagency working relationships. Attend meetings with multi-disciplinary teams and support professionals with organising meetings with members
Meet monthly with IWA at Home Coordinator and assist with PA meetings.
Monitor and evaluate support on an ongoing basis and update the Coordinator or Service Support officer as required.
Be familiar with and comply with all the Irish Wheelchair Association’s policies and procedures.
Communicate efficiently to PA’s, IWA at Home Coordinator and internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure that issues relating to the Health and Safety of staff and services users are promptly addressed in an appropriate manner.
Ensure complaints, investigations and safeguarding concerns are managed in line with IWA policies and procedures.
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.
Support IWA’s fundraising activities.
Carry out other duties that may be assigned to you.