Join Us in Empowering Talent & Building Inclusive Pathways
FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology) is a national charity working with industry, education, and community partners to grow Ireland’s tech talent pipeline. Our mission is to ensure that people from all backgrounds can access in demand technology skills and quality employment, contributing to an inclusive and sustainable smart economy. We are committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and the circular economy.

We are now recruiting an Employability Mentor for our Cuimsiú Programme, a national access and career progression initiative supporting people who may be at risk of under or long-term unemployment due to disability. This programme provides personalised training pathways, career development support, and employer engagement—grounded in the social model of disability and human rights.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates and will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of recruitment and employment.

What You’ll Do
As an Employability Mentor, you will play a key role in empowering participants by providing tailored mentoring, guidance, skills development, and advocacy support. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team to help each person progress toward certified training, employment, or other meaningful next steps.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Empowerment & Participant Support

• Support participants through a structured, person-centred mentoring process that enables them to reach their full potential.
• Work with empathy, flexibility, and respect for diverse experiences.

Training Facilitation & Workshops

• Deliver workshops both online and in person across FIT locations.
• Deliver and develop content for a six module national work preparation programme (CV development, interview skills, growth mindset, soft skills, and more).

Career Development & Advocacy

• Advocate for each participant’s unique career goals and support them through the recruitment process.
• Work 1:1 with participants during training and for up to 6 months upon completion of Cuimisu.

Employer Engagement

• Engage with over 250 inclusive, industry aligned employers to support job matching and needs analysis.

Programme Administration

• Maintain accurate weekly and monthly records and CRM documentation.
• Contribute to reporting, data collection, and participation in Pobal sessions.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Attend meetings at the discretion of your line manager.

Who We’re Looking For
We value lived experience, diverse perspectives, and transferable skills. If you feel you meet most—but not all—of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Essential

• NFQ Level 6+ qualification in Social Care, Psychology, Community Work, Human Rights, Occupational Therapy, or similar. 5 years’ work experience in a related field also considered.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, disabled people, or people progressing into employment or youth work.
• Understanding of best practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud delivered databases.

Highly Desirable

• Familiarity with Pobal CRM or community development best practice.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
FIT CLG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with lived experience of disability.

We provide:

• Alternative formats on request
• Interview accommodations (e.g., extra time, questions in advance, accessible locations, remote interviews)
• Assistive technology support
  If you need accommodations at any stage, simply let us know—we’re happy to support you.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short statement outlining why you’re interested in this role and how your experience aligns with the Cuimsiú Programme’s mission. Alternatively you can email recruitment@fit.ie with a copy of your CV and short statement.

Closing date for applications is the 13th February 2026. Please note: FIT may close this competition early if a sufficient number of applications is received. We encourage early submission.

FIT CLG is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in its employment policies, procedures, and practices. Fastrack into Information Technology CLG is an equal opportunities employer and applications for this position are welcome from people with lived experience of disability. Reasonable accommodations are available on request. Equal opportunity is a priority for the FIT Company and is about removing all forms of discrimination. This policy applies to any discrimination on grounds of sex, marital or family status, sexual orientation, religious or political preferences, age, disability, race, or ethnic origin, being a member of the Traveller community, or any other grounds.

“Tá an tionscadal seo cómhaoinithe ag Rialtas na hÉireann, tríd an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí agus an tAontas Eorpach.”