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Support Trainer Role

Support Trainer – One-Year Temporary Contract

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A KEEN INTEREST IN ADULT FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING AS WELL AS IN MENTAL
HEALTH AND WELLBEING INITIATIVES TO DEVELOPCO-ORDINATE AND FACILITATE OUR TRAINING AND WELLBEING PROGRAMMES.

Might you have the qualifications and skills that you can share with
our participants to benefit their training and wellbeing?
Do you have experience as a Trainer for QQI Level 3 and Level 4 modules?
Do you have a natural coaching approach and can support/motivate individuals to reach/connect with their untapped potential?
Do you appreciate support in your work as well as a degree of autonomy?

If this aligns with you, please send us your cover letter outlining how it does.
and also include your up-to-date CV .

ABOUT THRESHOLD TRAINING NETWORK

Despite having the word Threshold in our name we are not associated with the Housing Organisation!
Instead we are an organisation based on the main road in Tallaght Village that offers support for MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING through training and education.

Our education programmes, are on the national framework of qualifications at QQI level 3 and 4. We also run a wellbeing programme comprised of wellbeing initiatives such as wellbeing workshops in addition to wellness recovery coaching at the centre. We are recognized by Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), our main funder, as a Specialist Training Provider for our education programmes. TTN also receives grant support from the HSE for our wellbeing activities.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The overall purpose of the Support Trainer Role (One year Temporary Contract) is to support learners undertaking the education programmes, at QQI level 3 and 4.

The main responsibilities include

Plan, organize and facilitate two QQI modules, Level 3 and Level 4 - Career Preparation in Semester 1, runs September 2026 to end of February 2027

Plan, organize and facilitate two QQI modules, Level 3 and Level 4 - Work Experience in Semester 2, runs March 2026 to end of July 2027

Ensure that requirements set out by funding providers, DDLETB, are met on training content, delivery, reporting and feedback records.

Co-ordinate learners portfolio’s for the training modules so that they are completed to the standard required for certification





The Support Trainer is part of the small team that ensures the smooth running of all services in the Centre nurturing a philosophy of wellness recovery to empower those attending all its services to embrace the idea of personal change.



QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
* Bachelors degree or above essential (NFQ 7 or above) in training and education, career guidance, social care, social work, counselling, psychology or similar

* QQI level 6 qualification in facilitation and training, such as Train the Trainer is desirable
* 2 years minimum experience in Adult Education and Training, wellbeing and or mental health support role is desirable

SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
* Knowledge and understanding of the challenges people face with mental health as well as mental health recovery
* A coaching approach when working with people one to one

* Facilitation skills
* Excellent organization skills with the ability to devise systems and ways of working
* IT proficiency and Microsoft Office skills
* Ability to work well within a team but also ability to motivate, develop and direct people

WORKING REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS

30 hour week - exclusive of ½ hr lunch break

Hourly rate €19 to € 22 an hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.15am -4.00pm Friday 9.15 am to 2.45 pm

One Year Contract

Threshold Training Network is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply:

Please send cover letter and CV and any enquiries to recruit@thresholdtraining.ie

Closing Date: Thursday 30th July 2026 at 5pm