We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years.To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.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 Relief Instructor
- Vocational Training 12 months Fixed Term Contract, Variable hours Seward House, Model Farm Rd Co.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.What we're looking for:
* Education and Training to 3rd level standard
- Youth and Community Work, Teaching or Adult Education.
* A relevant pedagogical/training qualification
- Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 as minimum.
* Experience of working in a specialized training environment such as business and secretarial fields.
* 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 QQI certification and accreditation processes.
* Experience of supporting the development of person centred plans and future/transition plans.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.Salary for the role: €18.72 per hour Closing Date: 05/01/2026 What we Offer: 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 view the full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.
xsokbrcThese 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.