Young Adult Support Worker/School Leavers

at  Irish Wheelchair Association

We would like to invite applications for the following 39 hours, Specified Purpose Contract [Maternity cover]
Position ID: P194335228

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 Category B drivers licence mandatory.

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

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 everyone.
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 centre 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.