Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a progressive independent person centred organisation providing services for people with limited mobility nationally. Our mission is to provide exceptional services and other supports that change lives and ensure that people with disabilities are in a position to participate fully and equally in their communities. The Association employs 2,500 staff in every county in Ireland to provide those services.

    We now seek applications for the following position in Wexford;

Rehabilitative Training (RT) Tutor – 32 hours per week  – Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Overall Purpose of role:

The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver bespoke training sessions across a range of topics within IWA’s FETAC (QQI – Quality & Qualification Ireland) accredited Skills Development Programme. The successful candidate will deliver training consistent with standards necessary for our RT Students to achieve QQI certification for their work. The successful candidate will work closely with the RT Coordinator to evaluate, develop and improve training material and methods. This role involves providing support to students on an individual basis to identify training needs and personal goal setting, as well as working as part of a team to support the overall development of the RT programme in line with the HSE’s New Directions Implementation Plan.

*A full copy of the description is available on iwa.ie/jobopportunites

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

A recognised third level qualification in Adult Education & Training/Guidance, Occupational Therapy, or  similar education or social science related discipline
Experience of training and facilitation in a community setting essential.
Experience of one-to-one facilitation and guidance is desirable.
Experience of working with people with disabilities, or other marginalised groups, is desirable.
Commitment to the principles of person-centred services.
Excellent computer, administration, and report writing skills.

If you wish to apply please submit a recent CV and cover letter to hr@iwa.ie.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5th October 2015