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Instructor – Vocational Training

Permanent contract / full-time 36 hours

Seward House, Model Farm Road

County Cork

Job Purpose

The Vocational Training 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 within a multidisciplinary team which requires experience of working with people with a variety of support needs.  Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of Autism, an intellectual disability, physical and sensory needs in a learning and/or educational context is required. The Instructor will work in the programme, using the science of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) to support and teach students, so experience and qualifications in ABA, or, an openness to learning about the principles is essential.

At its core is the New Directions policy, which supports the development of the individual in making his/her independent choices. One-to-one key working is a pre-requisite of this position, in developing core person centred plans to support each learner’s decision making processes. The candidate should be able to demonstrate initiative and competencies which enable them to carry out duties with innovation, flair, imagination. Excellent communication skills are required in what is a person-centred training environment, as well as teamworking skills. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of individual person-centred plans; day-to-day training requirements in accordance with the NLN training programme specification and delivery of QQI modules in accordance with our quality assurance systems.

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

Your Responsibilities

• To undertake the development and delivery of the vocational training 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.
• To support and assist learners both in the classroom and within their communities as per the New Directions ethos.

Closing Date: 11th November 2025

Salary starting from point 1 €33263.94 per annum equivalent to €17.77 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

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.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.