Retail Instructor

The Rehab Group; Carlow; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Part 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

Company credit union scheme

Employee discount scheme

Digital Doctor

Financial study support

Long Service Reward Scheme

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Retail Skills Instructor for a fixed-term 6-month contract, 10 hours per week, based in Carlow. You will train and develop learners under the local programme, guiding them toward vocational choices and progression into further education or employment.

Responsibilities include delivering QQI modules, maintaining progress records, and supporting learners with individualised plans in a person-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Education and Training to 3rd level standard – Youth and Community Work, Teaching or Adult Education.
• A relevant pedagogical/training qualification such as Train the Trainer.
• Experience of working in a specialized training environment.
• Experience with learners 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.
• Experience in developing person-centered plans and transition plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the VT programme with competence in a person-centered training environment.
• Maintain records of learners’ progress and training in line with quality standards and generate reports.
• Carry out one-to-one key working and support learners’ person-centered plans.
• Use Assistive Technologies, Art, Craft, Drama, Music to support learner goals.

Skills

Education & Training to 3rd level

Train the Trainer

Specialized training environment

Support needs experience

QQI modules development

Person-centred plans

Education

Third level education in Youth & Community Work/Teaching/Adult Education

Job description

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.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Retail Skills Instructor

Fixed term contract, 6 months. 10 hours per week.

1st Floor, Kennedy St, Carlow, R93 F2W9

Job Purpose

The VT Instructor is responsible for the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specification, together with the day-to-day running and maintenance of all aspects of the training programme. 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 higher level further education or employment.

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

* Experience of supporting the development of person centred plans and future/transition plans

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Your Responsibilities

* To undertake the development and delivery of the VT 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.

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)

Closing Date: 08/11/26

Salary starting from point 1 €35,740.34 to point 5 €43,319.87 pro rata. The 14-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €60,373.79 pro rata.

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