Instructor's Aid - Turas Nua - Day Service – Tuam - CE Scheme - Ability West

Ability West; Tuam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Tuam is seeking an Instructor's Aid to provide support in the supervision and training of service users with intellectual disabilities. No experience is required as accredited training will be provided. This role is ideal for those looking to enter the social care sector. Suitable applicants must be over 21 and willing to complete a Garda vetting application.

Benefits

Accredited internal training

Tailored career training

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, but applicants must be 21 years or over and receiving qualifying social welfare.
• Prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
• Ability to support users with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to the Instructor in supervision and care of service users.
• Support people with an intellectual disability in training and community participation.
• Assist with class work, arts and crafts, and training programs.

Job description

Instructor's Aid - Turas Nua - Day Service – Tuam

Ability West

Ref: #CES-2420208

TREO NUA, The Glebe, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 TW08

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

To provide assistance and support to the Instructor in the general supervision, training, care and support of the service users.

Supporting people with an intellectual disability in training and the development of skills and in becoming active participants in their local community.

Assisting with class work, arts and crafts, training programs, work placements and all work taking place in the centre, including maintenance of infection prevention and control measures.

Accredited training will be provided to support your career such as:

• Mandatory Ability West Internal Training
• Specific training tailored to meet your career needs

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who would like to work in the social care / health care sectors. For further information please contact:

Breda Kerans CE Supervisor on 087 675 1415 or email: [e-mail] for further information. Garda Vetting required.

• Sector: human health and social work activities