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Young Adult Support Worker
Irish Wheelchair Association —Galway, County Galway
- €32,961–€36,691 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Social Care Worker
Corlann —Galway, County Galway
- €41,260–€57,789 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Leadership
- Annual leave
3d
Team Leader (Disability Services)
Corlann —Oranmore, County Galway
- Full-time
- Nursing
- English
- No degree
- Annual leave
10d
Team Leader - 1yr Fixed-Term, 37hrs
Galway Simon Community —Galway, County Galway
- €55,793–€65,155 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- Budgeting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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3d
Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker
Orchard Care Group —Galway, County Galway
- €40,957–€47,072 a year
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Homeless Services Relief Support Worker
COPE Galway —Galway, County Galway
- Weekend availability
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
Housing Support Officer (Relief Panel)
Galway Simon Community —Galway, County Galway
- €18.66 an hour
- Management
- Employee assistance program
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Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator- 12 Month Contract
Merit Medical Systems Inc. —Galway, County Galway
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
12d
Domestic Abuse Services - Outreach Support Worker
COPE Galway —Galway, County Galway
- Part-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
3d
Team Leader Corlann Disability Services 100280
Health Service Executive —Galway, County Galway
10d
Social Care Worker Corlann Disability Services 100946
Health Service Executive —Galway, County Galway
- Full-time
4d
Team Leader Corlann Disability Services 100926
Health Service Executive —Galway, County Galway
3d
Social Worker Team Leader - Corlann Disability Services 100860
Health Service Executive —Galway, County Galway
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Young Adult Support Worker
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Young Adult Support Worker

Irish Wheelchair Association -
Galway, County Galway

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Job details

Full-time
€32,961–€36,691 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Pay raise

Qualifications

Driving
Organisational skills

Full job description

We would like to invite applications for the following Full-Time (39 hour) , Fixed Term Contract (Covering Leave) role,

Young Adult Support Worker

Briarhill, Galway

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 Irish Wheelchair Association’s services based in Galway.

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

Liaison

Close liaison is required with the School Leaver Service Support Officers and Rehabilitative Training team and Community Centre Coordinators and team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support Service Manager and Support Officers to implement a range of group workshops and activities based on the choices and needs of young adults.

Support individual young adults in line with the Association’s person centred approach and through Personal Goals work.

Support young adults involved in Rehabilitative Training activities

Assist with safe transportation in line with requirements of the Transport Handbook guidelines

Assist young adults in all aspects of personal care and daily living as identified by each individual

Accompany and support young adults on outings, social trips and holidays as required

Ensure that your work and interactions with others is such that it promotes and enhances the independence of students/young people

Prepare and maintain hard copy and online records as required by the Service Manager/Support Officers

Undertake training as directed by the Service Manager/Support Officers

Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all activities, and in the center itself. Record and report all hazards or accidents to the Service Manager/Support Officers

Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned to you from time to time

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

QQI level 5 (Major Award – 8 Modules) Care Support or similar qualification is essential.

QQI Major Awards that are deemed relevant to IWA are:

Community Health Services (to include minor components Safety Health at Work and Care Provision Practice)

Health Service Skills (to include minor components in Workplace Statutory Policies Procedures and Care Skills and Care Support)

Health Care Support (to include minor components Safety Health at Work and Care Skills and Care Support)

Youth Work (no specific minor components required)

Full Drivers licence is required

Knowledge and Skills

Previous experience of developing and delivering projects or programmes

Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is required

Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations, as well as transport safety and standards of use is essential

Previous experience of driving transit vans to transport people with disabilities, or a willingness to do so, would be an advantage

Good organisational skills

Behaviours

The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative

An ability to build strong relationships at all levels and show confidence in the team

Strong customer service focus

Competencies

Communicating and Influencing

Motivating and Empowering

Innovation and Creativity

Planning and Organising

Quality and Customer Focus

Remuneration Benefits

Annual salary range €32,961 to €36,691 DOE

Excellent working conditions

Training development opportunities

25 days annual leave per year

Access to Pension Health Schemes

Employee Assistance Service

The closing date for applications is 5 pm Thursday, 2nd July 2026

The current pay scale is subject to a 2% salary rate increase in 2026, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.

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

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