Young Adult Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Irish Wheelchair Association Full time

We would like to invite applications for the following 27 hours, 12 months Fixed Term Contract:

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment

As a Young Adult Support Worker, the post holder will be expected to support the delivery of services to School Leavers Service participants with physical disabilities as part of the Irish Wheelchair Association's services based in Carrick-on-Shannon.

The objectives of our services are to provide pathways for people with disabilities to participate fully in the community, by means of establishing developmental, personal, and social inclusion programmes. This will include supporting individual young adults to identify and work towards their personal goals, and to facilitate a range of activities, such as training workshops, personal development work, day trips, and social activities, and linking with services and facilities within individuals' local communities.

You will also be required to undertake and ensure the execution of such other tasks/duties as deemed necessary to the successful implementation of young adult services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Support Service Manager and Support Officers to implement a range of group workshops and activities based on the choices and needs of young adults.
  2. Support individual young adults in line with the Association's person-centred approach and through Personal Goals work.
  3. Support young adults involved in Rehabilitative Training activities.
  4. Assist with safe transportation in line with requirements of the Transport Handbook guidelines.
  5. Assist young adults in all aspects of personal care and daily living as identified by everyone.
  6. Accompany and support young adults on outings, social trips, and holidays as required.
  7. Ensure that your work and interactions with others promote and enhance the independence of students/young people.
  8. Prepare and maintain hard copy and online records as required by the Service Manager/Support Officers.
  9. Undertake training as directed by the Service Manager/Support Officers.
  10. Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all activities, and in the centre itself.
  11. Record and report all hazards or accidents to the Service Manager/Support Officers.
  12. Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time.
  13. 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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:

  1. Community & Health Services (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Provision & Practice)
  2. Health Service Skills (to include minor components in Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures and Care Skills and Care Support)
  3. Health Care Support (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Skills and Care Support)
  4. Youth Work (no specific minor components required)

Full Drivers licence required

Knowledge and Skills

  1. Previous experience of developing and delivering projects or programmes.
  2. Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is required.
  3. Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations, as well as transport safety and standards of use is essential.
  4. Previous experience of driving transit vans to transport people with disabilities, or a willingness to do so, would be an advantage.
  5. Good organisational skills.

Behaviours

  1. The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative.
  2. An ability to build strong relationships at all levels and show confidence in the team.
  3. Communicating and Influencing.
  4. Motivating and Empowering.
  5. Innovation and Creativity.
  6. Planning and Organizing.
  7. Quality and Customer Focus.

Salary is from €21,663 to €24,114 DOE.

Excellent working conditions.

25 days annual leave pro rata.

Access to Pension, Group VHI & HSF Health Cash Plans.

Employee Assistance Service.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 13th March 2025.

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

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