Senior Instructor - SSDL
We have a new opportunity for Senior Instructor -SSDL to work in Galway City. Join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.
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 SSDL Manager 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 SSDL Manager 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 Centred planning and managing behaviours that challenge.
* Training in communication strategies.
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.
Closing date 21st October 2025
Please contact Eimear Joyce SSDL Manager for informal enquiries on 087-984492
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