Training Officer

We would like to invite applications for the following 24 Hour (3 days per week) Specified Purpose Contract (To cover a period of absence)

Training Officer

Can be based in Clontarf or Portlaoise

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment.

The purpose of this role is to provide and ensure the provision of appropriate training to IWA staff, volunteers, service users and external stakeholders to ensure quality standards of practice in training and in the organisation.

For the successful implementation of this role there are a number of key relationships which should be fostered and developed.  Primarily these will be with Area Managers, Directors, Project Officers and Service Coordinators and as well as a variety of external stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver training in a variety of formats and to a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Assist in design, build and delivery of blended learning modules / course content and contribute to relevant policy developments regionally and nationally

Co-ordinate and support IWA panels of trainers as required

Record all training on the IWA training database or otherwise as required

Provide monthly and other reports as necessary

Contribute to research and development as required

To carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as may be reasonably assigned from time to time by the Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training, Experience and Qualifications

A third level qualification (minimum level 7) in a relevant field, for example Training, Education, Social Care, Health or other relevant area

2-3 years’ experience of training, preferably in the disability/social care sector

Experience with developing content for virtual or self-paced learning solutions, virtual communities, performance support tools, self-assessments, videos, and curated micro learning.

QQI Level 6 qualification in Train the Trainer

QQI People Handling Instruction Certificate

Experience in the delivery of QQI programmes is desirable

Recognised qualification in Health & Safety is desirable

Experience of delivering training on a commercial basis is an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent presentation skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is essential

Knowledge of disability issues

A full driving license and own car are required

Behaviours

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ability to work on your own initiative and to contribute to a dynamic training team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly organised with ability to work under pressure, prioritise & multi task

Competencies

Planning and Organising

Communicating and Influencing

Innovation and Creativity

Quality and Customer Focus

Remuneration & Benefits

Annual Salary for this role is from €28,407 to €34,373 DOE

Paid expenses and mileage

Excellent working conditions

Learning & development opportunities

25 days annual leave pro rata

PRSA Pension scheme available

Employee Assistance Service

The closing date for applications is Monday 7th October 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16th October 2024

Please note - ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

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