Assistant Area Manager

The Rehab Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

Educational leave

24 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Digital Doctor

Financial support for studying ands t

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Naas, Co. Kildare, is seeking an Assistant Area Manager to lead the design and delivery of rehabilitative and vocational training within a designated area.

You will work across in-centre programmes, in-company training with local industry, and blended learning methods to achieve workforce development goals. The role requires a relevant qualification in Business/Administration/Education/Social Sciences, supervisory management qualification preferred, and experience supervising

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Business/Administration/Education/Social Sciences.
• A recognised QQI/HETAC qualification in Supervisory Management would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with staff in a supervisory/management capacity is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall management, on a continuous basis, of the training & development of all service users in accordance with agreed programmes, including HSE and CETB-funded programmes as well as the wellbeing Network (a partnership project with the HSE and funded by Genio); the Home Focus programme, an innovative, recovery-focussed initiative, the only one of its kind in Ireland.
• Provide assistance and support in the day-to-day management and administration of human resources including communications, motivation, training, development, health & safety, welfare etc.
• Assist in managing the progress of each service users through the process including: recruitment, assessment, induction, and the IAP/IPP process; ensuring that all relevant records and reports are kept confidential and current. Ensuring that any problems encountered by service users within the fields of health, education and welfare etc. are attended to in accordance with National Learning Network policy.
• Assist in the implementation and management of all training programmes and achievement of training objectives. Advising on the revision and updating of programmes in accordance with Quality Standards and Certification requirements.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Programme development

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Business/Administration/Education/Social Sciences

QQI/HETAC Supervisory Management qualification (advantage)

Experience in supervisory/management capacity

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:Assistant Area Manager

Unit 10, 1st Floor, Dublin Rd, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 TD0P.

Permanent, 36 hours a week

Salary starting from €56,745.73 with 10 increments €73,799.67 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

JobPurpose

The Assistant Area Manager will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development and implementation of high quality person-centred rehabilitative and vocational training programmes within their designated area. This is achieved through a combination of in-centre programmes, in-company training with local industry/enterprises and via blended learning methods.

The role leads the design, delivery, commissioning and evaluation of learning and development initiatives, ensuring programmes, pathways and professional development opportunities are aligned to workforce needs, quality standards and organisational priorities. Through evidence-based practice and stakeholder collaboration, the postholder drives continuous improvement in workforce capability, learning effectiveness and employee development outcomes.

Minimum Education & Experience required:

• Relevant professional qualification in Business/Administration/Education/Social Sciences.
• A recognised QQI/HETAC qualification in Supervisory Management would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with staff in a supervisory/management capacity is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall management, on a continuous basis, of the training & development of all service users in accordance with agreed programmes, including HSE and CETB-funded programmes as well as the wellbeing Network (a partnership project with the HSE and funded by Genio); the Home Focus programme, an innovative, recovery-focussed initiative, the only one of its kind in Ireland.
• Provide assistance and support in the day-to-day management and administration of human resources including communications, motivation, training, development, health & safety, welfare etc.
• Assist in managing the progress of each service users through the process including: recruitment, assessment, induction, and the IAP/IPP process; ensuring that all relevant records and reports are kept confidential and current. Ensuring that any problems encountered by service users within the fields of health, education and welfare etc. are attended to in accordance with National Learning Network policy.
• Assist in the implementation and management of all training programmes and achievement of training objectives. Advising on the revision and updating of programmes in accordance with Quality Standards and Certification requirements.

Staff benefits:

• 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
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Closing Date

03/11/2026

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