The Rehab Group

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 Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!

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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Instructor 

Permanent Contract, Full-time 36 hours per week

Clash Industrial Estate, Tralee, Co, Kerry

Job Purpose

The Instructor is responsible for the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specifications, together with the day-to-day running and maintenance of all aspects of the training programmes.

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 further education/employment.

The Instructor will be responsible for all aspects of module delivery, co-ordination and facilitation in respect of the Programme.

The Instructor should be able to demonstrate initiative and competencies which enable them to carry out duties with innovation, flair, imagination. Excellent communication & IT skills, as well as team-working skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of individual training plans; day to day training requirements in accordance with the NLN the training programme specification.

What we’re looking for:

*       Third level qualification, preferably within the Education/Training sector

*       A relevant pedagogical/training qualification - Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 as a minimum

*       Proficient IT skills

*       A number of years relevant occupational experience of working with learners in educational, guidance and/or developmental contexts

*       Experience in working in a mental health related area is an advantage

*       Experience in delivering QQI certification and accreditation processes

*       Excellent facilitation and presentation skills together with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills Experience in working on own initiative with a professional and confident approach An ability to motivate learners and  to maintain networks with stakeholders and local communities

*       The Instructor will take part in all aspects of co-ordination and facilitation in respect of National Learning Network at its Tralee based centre delivering QQI modules

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in the co-ordination, delivery and assessment of QQI modules.
• 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.
• Mentor learners by example, individual meetings and direct training, to choose the correct timetable, develop and maintain effective work attitudes and behaviours in each learner, and provide learners with adequate and constructive feedback about their progress.
• Develop resources appropriate to each accredited module
• Report to the Centre Manager on all aspects of Programme delivery, learner progress and refer any problems in the field of attendance, health, education, welfare, etc. promptly.

Closing Date: 5th October 2025

Salary starting from point 1 €33263.94 per annum equivalent to €17.77 per hour, that is subject to experience and qualification.

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)

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.

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