We would like to invite applications for the following 20 hour, specified purpose contract (Based on Funding)

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 5 completed modules of QQI level 5 (Major Award) 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 clean drivers’ licence is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Previous experience of dealing with challenging behaviours
Previous experience of developing and delivering projects or programmes
Previous experience of working with people with mild intellectual disabilities is required.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations, as well as transport safety and standards of use is essential.
Good organisational skills

Support Service Coordinator and Support Officers to implement a range of group workshops and activities based on the choices and needs of the young adult.
Support the individual young adult in line with the Association’s person centred approach and through Personal Goals work.
Assist with safe transportation in line with requirements of the Transport Handbook guidelines.
Assist the young adults in all aspects of daily living as identified by each individual.
Accompany and support the young adult 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 copies and online records as required by the Service Coordinator/Support Officer
Undertake training as directed by the Service Coordinator/Support Officer
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 Coordinator/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.