Instructor/Supervisor

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

PERMANENT FULL-TIME & PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR

CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY

JOB REF: 73530

Location:

Clarin service is based in the Clarinbridge/Ballindereen area of Co. Galway and is roughly 15kms from Galway city.

The role:

This is an exciting role where the successful candidate will be involved in the development of a day service provision both in Clarinbridge and Oranmore locations as we expand and grow. The successful candidate will also be involved in the implementation of an educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development programme for adults with an intellectual disability. In line with new directions and extended opening hours the successful candidates will also be responsible for providing family support, coordinating social groups and evening activities and providing one to one supports in the community as required.

The successful candidate will also have responsibility in a key worker role for the people supported by the services to form links and interests and partnerships with other community groups. In addition the instructor will also be responsible to support individuals with all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual.

An essential interest and the ability to facilitate and support adults in a creative arts programme which encourages self-expression, exploration of various art forms and active participation in community arts projects is essential. Therefore experience and interest in Arts and bring out the spirit of people through the Arts and involving the community is strong focus of these roles.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Candidates should have a Level 7 qualification relevant to the health service or Community Studies in Business and Enterprise or in Arts and Drama and have at least 1 years’ experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Whereas candidate do not have this qualification a commitment to achieving same is essential if but the applicant must be studying towards a qualification in one of the identified areas.
• Experience in either arts and artistic expression, sports, drama, music involvement or having links and experience with community groups and participation is essential and the candidate should have a specific interest or experience in the area of person centred supports. It is essential that candidates have knowledge and understanding about New Directions and experience of working with people with Autism is also desirable.
• A full clean Driver’s Licence is essential. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.

Working Hours:

78 hours a fortnight is based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but these posts will also involve occasional evening work and occasional weekend work to meet the needs of people we support. Contracted hours of work be from 8am to 9 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the programme. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Supervisor/Instructor (Specialist Agencies) Salary Scale 01/10/2024 € 34,081 x 12 increments - € 49,864 per annum.

Tenure:

Two positions are permanent, full-time and pensionable. One post is Permanent part-time and pensionable.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm, Friday 10th January 2025

Full Job Description is attached below.