Empower is a local development company working across Fingal, responsible for delivering a range of Government funded programmes to meet the needs of individuals, families, and community groups who experience disadvantage and social exclusion. We deliver services across Fingal in the areas of Community Development, Health and Wellbeing and Employment Support Programmes.

We are currently recruiting for:

TRAINERS FOR EMPOWER TUTOR PANEL

Empower, through its One Step Closer community-based training service operates a training model that is person and family-centred. The programme is designed to help people from disadvantaged communities, International Protection Applicants, Travellers & Roma access a range of pre-employment, education and training supports locally to support independent living. Trainers will be responsible for delivering these training and education programmes to individuals or groups, in a blended capacity, online and/or face to face.

Applications are invited from individuals or organisations suitably qualified to provide training in the following areas:

• English Language
• Pre-employment Skills
• Industry Training
  • Barbering
  • Barista Training
  • Construction
    • Safe Pass
    • Forklift Training
    • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
  • Security
    • Basic Guarding Skills
  • Healthcare
    • People Handling
    • QQI L5 Care Skills and Care of the Older person
  • Catering
    • Food Hygiene Safety
    • HACCP

Workshop Details

• Training workshops (online, blended or in-person) will generally take place across Fingal, during weekdays, between 9.00am and 1.00pm, 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Some evening training sessions may also be required.
• Trainers will be expected to provide training material and handouts for each training session.
• Trainers will be required to submit completed attendance sheets at the end of each session.
• Trainers will be asked to evaluate programmes.
• Participant recruitment will be facilitated by Empower.

Application Process:

Trainers who are proficient and have experience in providing training in one or more of these areas are now asked to forward:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience.
• A selection of areas you can provide training in and a sample outline of the course.
• Proposed cost per hour of the training
• All trainers will be registered as self-employed and will be responsible for their own tax.
• An up-to-date Tax Clearance certificate / TCAN must be provided.

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A teaching and education qualification in QQI Level 6 or upwards or equivalent.
• A recognised qualification in your training discipline to minimum of QQI Level 7.
• Two years or more, training and working with Empower Target Groups
• An understanding of the needs and training requirements of client groups and an ability to show empathy in this training environment.

Appointment to Trainer Panel:

Appointment onto the Trainer Panel will be based on documentation received and/or interview and subject to Empower Garda Vetting process.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications by email to Thembela Lubimbi at tlubimbi@empower.ie or by post to Thembela Lubimbi, Empower, Community Development and Learning Hub, Base Enterprise Centre, Unit B7, Block B, Ladyswell Road, Parslickstown, Dublin 15.

Closing Date: Friday July 12th 2024.