Reporting to the Training & Progression Manager, the duties of the Training & Progression Officer(s) will include but will not be limited to:
* Coordinating the running of the Training & Progression Programme
* Ensuring that the training room is fully equipped and ready for the trainees to use prior to their arrival each day
* Supporting a team of young adults with additional needs in support of their progression into education, employment, or enterprise
* Preparing reports for the Training & Progression Programme Manager on issues arising and works being planned (limited for the part time role)
* Ensuring the Training & Progression Programme is compliant with all relevant policies and procedures
* Establishing professional relationships with local businesses that could support the work placement opportunity for the trainees
* Responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the trainees both on-site and off-site
* Other ad-hoc duties in support of the effective operation and development of the facility.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
* A minimum of two-years previous training experience – specifically in areas of career guidance job coaching, and preparation for progression to Enterprise, Education and / or employment.
* Experience of working with or living with people with a disability.
* Available to work on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-17:00pm
* A commitment to providing support services for people with disabilities.
* An appetite to see full inclusion of people with a disabilities in community life
* A relevant third level qualification
Desirable Requirements
* Previous experience of coordinating and linking people with disabilities with employment opportunities
* Familiarity with operating within social enterprise principles
* Experience of working to support independent living and liaising with families and carers of people with disabilities.
* Experience of working in a team environment
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: From €14,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 19.5 per week
Work Location: In person