Overview
Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of:
Personal Assistant & Panel
Enniscorthy Community College
Fixed-term part-time contract for the ******* academic year
11 hours per week over 3 days (Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
A Personal Assistant (PA) provides help to students with disabilities who require help with the logistical and personal care requirements associated with attendance on a course of study.
The term Personal Assistant refers to an individual who is employed to assist someone with a physical or sensory disability to lead an active, independent life.
The role of a PA is to facilitate a person to live their life as they choose within the community.
Where possible, the student will direct and manage his or her Personal Assistant service.
Therefore, a PA will carry out tasks and duties in accordance with the wishes of the person with whom they work.
Hence, the use of the term personal; no two individual's requirements are the same.
Responsibilities
Provide help to students with disabilities with the logistical and personal care requirements associated with attendance on a course of study.
Carry out tasks and duties in accordance with the wishes of the student as they direct and manage their Personal Assistant service where possible.
Further Information
All relevant documents, including the Candidate Information Guide, detailed Job Description and a WWETB Recruitment and Selection Guide are available to download below.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all documents carefully before completing the application form and to follow all instructions provided.
Important Notes
A panel will be created from this competition from which any temporary/permanent vacancies that arise during the school year may be filled
Canvassing by or on behalf of any candidate will result in disqualification.
Shortlisting may apply
Late applications will not be accepted
WWETB is an equal opportunities employer
All applications must be submitted online by the specified closing date.
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