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.

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Disability Support Officer

12 Months, 36 hours per week

South Dublin

The Disability Support Officer works on an outreach basis within City of Dublin Further Education and Training colleges. The  role provides advice, information and support, in relation to practical learning and support needs, to students with disabilities

The Disability Support Officer will work closely with college staff and management and will assist in identifying student needs. This will involve carrying out a needs assessment and putting in place any reasonable accommodation that is required to ensure that a student with a disability can participate fully in the FET College.   They will be responsible for the preparation and completion of funding applications to the  Fund for Students with Disabilities.

The suitable person will  be required to meet deadlines and work as part of a team. They will deal with a diverse and sensitive range of inquiries and will deliver a quality and confidential support service to students while retaining a sensitive approach to their practical learning support needs and concerns.

What we're looking for:

*         Candidates must hold a relevant degree, preferably in Social Science, Education or a related area

*         A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Further Education environment or within the disability field

*         Comprehensive knowledge of disabilities and their effects in education

*         Knowledge of the range of reasonable accommodations/adjustments available and the appropriate use of such accommodations/adjustments

Your Responsibilities

*   Assess and manage prospective and current students with disabilities academic and support requirements in order to facilitate full participation in the life of the institute

*   Oversee and administer the completion of learning educational needs’ reports which outline the needs of the students. Carry out regular monitoring regarding the adequate delivery of stated supports including audit and service evaluation with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision and complete end of year college reviews

*   Administer applications for the fund for students with disabilities (FSD) and monitor and maintain agreed records in relation to the provision of services provided to particular students from the FSD on behalf of the CDETB.

*   Manage a case load of students with disabilities across a number of sites in order to monitor and oversee the delivery of academic supports to them including referring students, when appropriate, to other school services, i.e. psychologist, guidance counsellor, VTOS, literacy.

Salary starting from point 1 €35,039.55 to point 3 € €38,755.00 (pro rata), depending on experience and qualifications.

Closing Date: 08/12/25

What we Offer:

*         Company Pension Scheme

*         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

*         Long Service Reward Scheme

*         Sick leave

*         Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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.