Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a progressive independent person centred organisation providing services for people with limited mobility nationally. Our mission is to provide exceptional services and other supports that change lives and ensure that people with disabilities are in a position to participate fully and equally in their communities. The Association employs 2,500 staff in every county in Ireland to provide those services.

We now seek applications for the following positions in IWA Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Service Support Officer – 39 hours per week – 6 month Fixed Term Contract

The main purpose of the job is to support service users to achieve maximum independence and community integration using a person centred approach. The person will develop pathways for service users to integrate with or access statutory, voluntary, recreational or community services. The person will also support the Service Coordinator to achieve service goals, maintain service standards and develop new programmes in IWA services, as well as responsibility for the delivery of social and independent living skills programmes.

A recognised qualification in Social Care or a related discipline is required.
Excellent computer and administration skills are essential.

*A full copy of the all the job description is available on www.iwa.ie

Please submit a current CV and cover letter to hr@iwa.ie or by post to Irish Wheelchair Association, HR Department, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3rd November, 2015.

IWA is an equal opportunity employer.