Instructor- School Leaver- Clifden, Co Galway

Ability West; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension 7%

Bike to Work Scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Ability West in Clifden, Co Galway, invites applications for Instructor roles to support day services for school leavers, helping them live their best life.

Instructors will deliver instruction across arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork and independent living, under direction, as part of a compassionate team; driving license is required; salary scale provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with and supporting people who can present with behaviours that challenge.
• Experience in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of a variety of communication needs and supports.
• Ability to instruct people in all programmes offered at Day Centres.
• Full current driving license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork, cookery, horticulture and independent living skills.
• Instruct on courses including social development and personal care.
• Work as part of a team with flexible duties that may overlap.
• Establish respectful, equality-based relationships to promote independence.

Skills

Behaviour support

Autism spectrum experience

Communication skills

Driving license

Independent & teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - We have new exciting opportunities for Instructor to work in Clifden, Co Galway for School Leavers to provide Day Service support. Join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.

The Instructor roles are based in Criost Linn, Clifden, Co Galway.

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.

The Role

Provide, under direction, instruction in a variety of areas including, arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork, cookery, horticulture, and independent living skills depending on people we support' preferences and ability. Instruct on courses that will include specific skills as well as social development, personal care and community integration. Work as part of a team where work may be of a flexible nature and duties interrelate and overlap. To establish and maintain relationships with people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promotes their independence.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in working with and supporting people we support who can present with behaviours that challenge.
• Experience in supporting and working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
• A knowledge of a variety of communication needs and supports.
• A knowledge of New Directions interim Standards for Day services.
• An ability to instruct people we support in all programmes offered at Day Centres.
• Full current driving license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What We Are Offering

• As part of our staff team you will be supported by regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• A wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.
• Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
• The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme of 7%
• Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
• Bike to Work Scheme

Salary Scale - €30,3928 - €49,222

Hours: 30 hours per week

Closing Date: 25th September 2026