The Rehab Group

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

Job Title:

Area Manager

Permanent Contract, Full-time 36 hours per week

Location:

National Learning Network – Raheen Co. Limerick

Job Purpose:

The Area Manager is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of high quality person-centred vocational training across Limerick and Clare. This is achieved through a combination of in-centre programmes, in-company training with local industry/enterprises and via distance learning.

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills required:

• A degree or equivalent in a management/business and/or training/ educational/social science discipline.
• Project Management
• People Management
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Experience in managing, leading and developing a multidisciplinary team – strong people management skills are essential.
• Experience of managing diverse business models is essential.
• Experience of working in a quality focused training environment.
• The promotion and marketing of the service to prospective learners, their families and carers and to the broader community.
• Effective management of the physical resource infrastructure including buildings and transport.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels within the organisation and externally.
• Experience in the development of formal community partnerships that develops, strengthens and enhances service provision, both internally and externally.
• Excellent knowledge of Planning, Forecasting and Decision Support activities.
• Competence to support, develop and motive a large team.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Project/Management/ Tendering/QQI processes essential.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist in the overall management, on a continuous basis, of the training & development of all service users in accordance with agreed LCETB-funded programmes.
2. Manage the progress of each service user through the process including recruitment, assessment, induction, and the Individual Action Planning process in order to meet current and future requirements of each service user within agreed timelines to meet their goals and objectives.
3. Ensure the implementation and management of all training programmes and achievement of training objectives and advising on the revision and updating of programmes in order to ensure that compliance is adhered to in accordance with Quality Standards and Certification requirements.
4. Liaise on a regular basis with external agencies including relevant HSE, ETB, DSP, Employers etc. in order to achieve set targets, maximise service user numbers and achieve contractual outcomes
5. Ensure that appropriate mental health strategies are in place, at all times, to facilitate mental health gains for service users. Co-ordinate and liaise with external referring agencies, on a regular basis, to ensure an efficient two-way communications system exists.
6. Contribute to the continuous improvement activities of Rehab Group and actively participate in and promote a culture of excellence throughout all Rehab Group activities, services etc.

To view full extensive job description please, click please visit our company site www.rehab.ie/careers and download attachment at the bottom of the job page.

Additional requirements

•  As part of our recruitment process, if applicable, candidates will be required to provide a Police certificate from the countries they have resided prior coming to Ireland.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

Staff benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 24 days annual leave
• 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)

Closing Date:

Please submit your application to this post by 31/07/2024 on our careers page:

https://workforus.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/6174

 These 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.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer