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Programme Assistant

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    IWA Ennis
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    Ref: #CES-2466289
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    IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION S, UNIT 10, Abbeyfield , Francis St, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 KD8V
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    No of positions: 1
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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: 27 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 08 Oct 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. 

To apply for this vacancy, contact the CE Supervisor on Telephone Number 0858525148 or by email james.corbett@iwa.ie alternatively you may ask your LAES Case worker or INTREO Case worker to put you forward for this position.  This is a developmental opportunity offering you, the participant, valuable training and experience to help secure employment on completion of your time on the CE Scheme.  Services are provided through our Resource & Outreach Centres (ROC) nationally.   
You will be required to assist with tasks/duties as may be deemed necessary for the successful implementation of this service.  

Duties to include - 
Assist in the provision of programmes/activities eg Boccia, Bingo, outdoor trips;
Assist in the support of service users taking part in such programmes. 
Assist with safe loading of passengers and securing of wheelchairs onto IWA buses; 
Assist in transporting service users to/from ROC, 
Assist service users in aspects of personal care as required.
Adhere to Health & Safety practices,  


Training Programme -
No work experience is required. Mandatory training provided by IWA i.e. Manual & People Handling, H&S at Work, Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons, Service Provision & Practice, C.L.E. (clamping and lift equipment).
The opportunity for training and qualifications up to and including QQI Level 5 . An example of the training undertaken by CE participants is Health Service Skills, however, training will be in line with your future employment goals.

Behaviours - 
The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative.
Conduct yourself in a way that reflects the principles of the organisation and treat others with dignity, respect and fairness at all times.
A commitment to the ongoing training and development.
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