Trainer covering Cavan

Job Description

About NOW Group

NOW Group is a social enterprise committed to supporting people with learning difficulties and autism into sustainable employment and meaningful lives. We deliver a range of services including training, employment support, and social enterprise initiatives across the Island of Ireland.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Trainer who will play a key role in a transformative cross-border initiative that empowers people with disabilities through skills development, training academies, and meaningful employment pathways.

 The successful candidate will provide participants with the highest quality support to enable achievement of skills development and educational aspirations. You will focus on the development, direct delivery, and assessment of academy-based training courses and pre-employment academies. This will include structured, academy-led programmes in key sectors such as; Hospitality and Tourism, Health and Social Care, and the Green Economy.

 This role is part of Skills Connect, a project funded by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Key Responsibilities

1.       Conduct thorough participant inductions, including initial suitability assessments and ongoing formative evaluations, to support tailored learning and development.  This may include; Utilising a range of assessment methods to effectively evaluate and evidence the competence and progress of individual participants.

2.       Collaborate with participants and Employment Liaison Officers to co-design, implement, and regularly review personalised development plans, whilst reviewing milestone stages of the participant progression journey.

3.       Develop and deliver academy-based training programmes aligned with current labour market needs in the Hospitality and Tourism, Health and Social Care, and Green Economy sectors.

4.       Design, develop, and deliver accredited skills-based employability training academies by creating comprehensive schemes of work and detailed lesson plans tailored to participant needs, employer skills shortages and industry standards.

5.       Ensure the delivery of Skills Connect academies aligns with employer requirements and job entry criteria by actively engaging with strategic job partners to maintain a collaborative and responsive approach.

6.       Adhere to the operating procedures and policies of the relevant awarding bodies, including all requirements related to internal and external verification.

7.       Deliver Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training to strengthen the capacity of local employers and communities in fostering inclusive and equitable environments.

8.       Demonstrate proficiency in delivering training using a range of multimedia tools, technologies, and equipment to enhance participant engagement and learning outcomes.

9.       To Support the monitoring and evaluation of the project by capturing participant progress, maintaining accurate records of attendance, and documenting service outcomes and outputs to track impact and inform reporting internally and externally.

This job description is not definitive and may be subject to review as the duties and responsibilities determine.

What We Offer

At NOW Group, we value and invest in our team. As part of our organisation, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus 11 statutory days (pro-rata).

• Health Cash Plan: Available after successful probation.

• Wellbeing Support: Confidential staff counselling and financial advisory services.

• Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution.

• Flexible Work Initiatives: Including the Bike-to-Work scheme, holiday purchase options, and more.

Our Values:

We are looking for candidates who align with NOW Group’s values, demonstrating flexibility, dedication, and a commitment to empowering participants. Successful candidates will exhibit a passion for social change and the ability to work collaboratively with participants, stakeholders, and colleagues.

About The Role

Additional Information

• Employment is subject to a check from the Garda Vetting Bureau.

• NOW Group is committed to fair recruitment practices. Policies on safeguarding, recruitment of ex-offenders, and data protection are available upon request.

Join NOW Group and be part of a team that makes a difference by transforming lives and creating brighter futures.