Job Description
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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Job Title: Rehabilitation Training Instructor Specific Purpose Contract, Full-time 36 hours per week Location: Clash Industrial Estate, Tralee Co. Kerry Job Purpose : The Rehabilitative 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 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. 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 Individual Action Plans to support 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 in what is a person-centred training environment, as well as teamworking 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. Minimum Education & Experience required: 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. Mental health and recovery model experience or qualifications are desired Experience of working in a specialized training environment Experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities and ASD Experience of key working which reflects a person-centred model. Job Duties & Responsibilities To undertake the development and delivery of the RT programme with competence and carry outduties withinnovation, 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 ownpersonal 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. To instill by example of positive work attitudes and behaviours in each learner in planning future goals/choices. To develop curricula and innovative rehabilitation interventions in co-operation with Programme Development and Rehabilitation Officers and management. Observe all rules, standards and regulations in operation, as laid down by the organization and in accordance with national legislation and company policy. Report to the Manager on all matters pertaining to the programme and immediately inform their Manager should any problems arise. Additional requirements Driving license As part of our recruitment process, if applicable, candidates will be required to provide a Police certificate from the countries they have resided prior coming to Ireland. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign. Staff benefits: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 24 days annual leave pro-rata 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 be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.