Young Adult Support Workers [COPY]

at  Irish Wheelchair Association

We would like to invite applications for the following Specified Purpose (Based on continued funding) roles. Full and Part Time Hours Available.

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 essential and a willingness to learn to drive the IWA bus.

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 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.