We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals
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We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Retail Skills Instructor
Fixed term contract, 6 months. 10 hours per week.
1st Floor, Kennedy St, Carlow, R93 F2W9
Job Purpose
The VT Instructor is responsible for the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specification, together with the day-to-day running and maintenance of all aspects of the training programme. The Instructor assists Learners with additional support needs in exploring their future career and educational direction and in making realistic vocational choices with a view to progressing to higher level further education or employment.
What we’re looking for:
- Education and Training to 3rd level standard – Youth and Community Work, Teaching or Adult Education
- A relevant pedagogical/training qualifications e.g. Train the Trainer
- Experience of working in a specialized training environment
- Experience of working with young people with additional support needs including intellectual disabilities, ASD, physical and sensory needs and/or mental health difficulties
- Experience in developing and delivering QQI accredited modules
- Experience of supporting the development of person centred plans and future/transition plans
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Your Responsibilities
- To undertake the development and delivery of the RT programme with competence and carry out duties with innovation, flair, imagination in a person-centred training environment.
- Provide systematic training according to specified curricula; maintain all records required for effective monitoring of the learners’ progress; maintaining records of all training in accordance with both internal and external quality standards and producing reports on same, as required.
- Carry out one-to-one key working; assist the learner in developing his/her person-centred plans, thus supporting the process regarding his/her own personal choices, according to the New Directions ethos and the Training Programme Specification.
- Use a variety of methodologies to support achievement of the learners’ goals for example using Assistive Technologies, Art, Craft, Drama, Music etc.
What we Offer:
Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Educational leave
24 days annual leave
Bike to work scheme
Tax saver travel scheme
Income protection
Unpaid leave
Health and Wellbeing programme
Company credit union scheme ,
Employee discount scheme
Digital Doctor
- Financial support for studying and study leave
Closing Date: 12/02/26
Salary starting from point 1 €35,740.34 to point 5 €43,319.87 pro rata. The 14-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €60,373.79 pro rata.
To view the full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer
