Senior Instructor

Specific Purpose 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:         A professional degree in Teaching, Nursing, Social Care is required.         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       Job descriptions are available to download on our internet site www.abilitywest.ie or contact HR on 091 540900. CVs should be forwarded to the Human Resources Directorate, Ability West, Blackrock House, Salthill, Galway H91 R254 or  recruitment@abilitywest.ie  by the 28th May 2024.