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Programme Assistant - Kilkenny

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    Irish Wheelchair Association - Kilkenny
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    Ref: #CES-2442571
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    Claddagh Court, College Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny,
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    No of positions: 2
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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: 12 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 23 Sep 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.



Duties

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

Required to drive Bus or Assist Bus Driver.  To work to the direction of the Programme Leader working within the Resource Centre. Assist service user with personal care i.e toileting and hygiene.  Push and manoeuver wheelchair.  Assist with food service.  Assist Service users with arts, crafts, drama, computers, sports.  Manual Handling training will be given. Opportunity to upskill / return to education / training available.
A, D or D1 Licence would be beneficial for this role.
If you have any queries in relation to this Community Employment position please contact elaine.meaney@iwa.ie
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