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Programme Assistant/Carer

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    Irish Wheelchair Association Arklow
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    Ref: #CES-2424366
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    Off C21, Arklow Bus Ent Ctr, Kilbride Ind Est, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 NV96
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    No of positions: 6
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 11 Dec 2025
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    Closing On: 22 Jan 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Duties will include (Training will be provided):
•	Supporting Service Users at our Day Centre in Arklow, Co Wicklow
•	Delivering development programmes to Service Users.
•	Accompanying Service Users on outings.
•	Providing personal care for Service Users.
•	Operating lifting equipment on buses.
•	Clamping Wheelchairs aboard buses.
•	Cleaning duties.
The ideal candidate will have:
•	The ability to work as part of a team.
•	A willingness to engage in training.

Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and to work towards full QQI Major Award
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