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.
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.
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Instructor
Permanent/ Full-time, 36 hours per week
Rossview Business Park, Port Rd, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Job Purpose
The Programme aims to equip the learner with skills to develop personally, socially and vocationally in making future choices and progress to greater levels of independence and integration. The Instructor will work with the Rehabilitative Training Programme which requires experience of working with people of varying needs and abilities - I.D., ASD, autism, physical and sensory difficulties, behavioural difficulties, mental health difficulties.
What we're looking for:
- QQI L6 Health or Social care is essential.
- Education and Training to 3rd level standard; e., Youth and Community Work, teaching, adult education.
- Specific training qualification: e.g., Train the Trainer, at minimum.
- Experience of working in a specialized training environment
- Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities and ASD
- Experience of keyworking which reflects a person-centred model.
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 in the learner’s developing his/her Individual Action Plans, thus supporting the process regarding his/her own personal choices, according to New Directions and Training Programme Specification.
- Evaluate the rehabilitative and vocational needs of each leaner and produce a profile of those needs.
- To support and assist individuals of mixed abilities, behaviours and varying needs (i.d., ASD, physical, sensory issues, mental health difficulties) both in classroom and other environments.
Closing Date: August 5th, 2026
Salary starting from point 1 €35,740.34 to point 5 €43,319.87 depending on experience and qualification.
What we Offer:
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Financial support for studying and study leave
- Long Service Reward Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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.
