RELIEF INSTRUCTOR, Sandymount

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:

Relief Instructor

Fixed term 12 Months, Variable Hours.

Location:

25 Wolfe Tone St, North City, Dublin, 1

Job Purpose :

The Instructor is responsible for providing cover in the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specifications. 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.

Minimum Education & Experience required:

Third level qualification, preferably within the Education/Training or Social Sciences sector, A relevant pedagogical/training qualification - Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 as a minimum A number of years relevant occupational experience of working with Learners in educational, guidance and/or developmental contexts Experience in working in a sports/fitness related area an advantage

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provide systematic training according to specified curricula, with responsibility for the instruction of a number of modules for QQI Levels 3 - 5 certification Facilitate participants in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to secure progression outcomes Meet key performance indicators in relation to learner placement and progression and achievement of certification targets  As part of a team liaise appropriately with relevant key stakeholders in maintaining programme allocations. Assist Learners in reviewing previous experiences and exploring future goals, using a range of occupational interest, educational and problem solving techniques. Collaborate on the development of Individual Action Plans to support each Learner’s progression, Evaluate the vocational rehabilitation needs of each Learner and produce a profile of those needs. Source and support work experience placements and instill by example and direct training, proper work attitudes and work behaviours. Provide learners with adequate and constructive feedback about their progress

Staff benefits:

· Company Pension Scheme

· Paid maternity/paternity 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

Closing Date:

Please submit your application to this post by 03/07/2024