Senior Instructor, Galway

5 days ago

Galway, Galway, Ireland Abilitywest Full time
Overview

Senior Instructor, Galway role at Ability West. Permanent contract - 35 hours a week. Based in Galway City.

The Role
  • Write, plan, implement and evaluate programmes/learning modules in a variety of areas including arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork, cookery, horticulture, and independent living skills depending on service users' preferences and learning ability.
  • Support the Day Services manager and Basic Instructors on delivery of modules/courses as required. These courses will include specific skills as well as social development, personal care, and community integration.
  • Ensure that service users\' individual plans are in line with New Directions Interim standards.
  • Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Manager of Adult Day Services, as directed.
Essential Criteria
  • Level 8 qualification in Teaching / Nursing / Applied Social Studies / Social Care / Psychology / Behaviour Analysis.
  • OR Level 7 relevant studies for role and minimum 4 years\' experience working with people with intellectual disabilities including autism.
  • Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability, complex needs, and communication difficulties.
  • An ability to instruct service users in all programmes offered at Adult Day Centres.
  • Full current driving license.
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience in developing QQI standard or similar day modules, recording evidence of goals and ambitions.
  • Knowledge of Person Centered planning and managing behaviours that challenge.
  • Training in communication strategies.

Applications close on the 4th September 2025.

Job details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Education and Training
  • Industries: Non-profit Organizations

Location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland

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