Senior Instructor - Clifden, Galway

Senior Instructor Contracts Available Clifden Permanent Contract - 30hrs per week 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. Experience in education/training. An ability to instruct service users in all programmes offered at Adult Day Centres, and QQI modules delivered in Rehabilitative Training. 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     Detailed job descriptions are available to download on our internet site www.abilitywest.ie or contact HR on 091 540900.  Closing date 30th April 2024.