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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Relief Instructor
Fixed term contract 12 months / Variable hours
Dublin Rd, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 HK11
Job Purpose
The Instructor shall be responsible for the training and development of all trainees on their programme in accordance with the agreed training programme specification (TPS), together with the day-to-day management and maintenance of all aspects of the programme.
What we're looking for:
- Third level or Further Education qualification, preferably within the Education/Training or Social Sciences sector.
- 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
Your Responsibilities
- Provide systematic training according to specified curricula, maintain all records required for effect monitoring of the trainees progress.
- Maintain records of all training in accordance with both Internal and external quality standards and produce reports on same, as required.
- As a key member of the rehabilitative team, to evaluate the vocational rehabilitation needs of each trainee and produce a profile of those needs. Instil by example and direct training, proper work attitudes and work behaviours in each trainee, and to provide trainees with adequate feedback about their progress and their future rehabilitation objectives.
- To develop curricula and innovative rehabilitation interventions in co-operation with their Peers, Manager and Programme Development Officer.
- Develop and carry out plans for individual student community integration in line with HSE New Directions.
Closing Date: June 24th 2026
Salary €18.72 per Hour
What we Offer:
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Company credit union scheme
- 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.
