Day Services Instructor – Empower Skills in Galway

Ability West; Galway; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff training

Supportive environment

7% Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Ability West seeks an Instructor to work in a day service in Galway City. The role involves delivering instruction across arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork, cookery, horticulture, and independent living areas, tailored to each person’s needs. A full manual driving license is required, and work is on-site in Galway.

You will join a dedicated team, supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism to live their best life through person-centred activities and community integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching people with intellectual disabilities.
• Full manual driving license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in areas such as arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork, cookery, horticulture, and independent living skills based on individuals' preferences and abilities.
• Instruct on courses covering specific skills, social development, personal care and community integration.
• Collaborate as part of a team with flexible duties that may overlap with others.
• Establish respectful, equal relationships with people we support to promote their autonomy and wellbeing.
• Support people who can present with behaviours that challenge.
• Instruct across all programmes offered at Day Centres.

Skills

Instructing

Social skills

Interpersonal comm

Teamwork

Problem solving

Driving license

Job description

Ability West seeks an Instructor to work in a day service in Galway City. The role involves delivering instruction across arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork, cookery, horticulture, and independent living areas, tailored to each person’s needs. A full manual driving license is required, and work is on-site in Galway.

You will join a dedicated team, supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism to live their best life through person-centred activities and community integration.