Instructor & Senior Instructor – Day Service Support (Galway)

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic Instructors and Senior Instructors to deliver day‑service support for school leavers in Galway City and County. You will work with people who have intellectual disabilities, autism and complex needs, helping them develop practical and social skills in a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction in arts, crafts, woodwork, cookery, horticulture and independent‑living skills.
• Facilitate courses that promote personal care, social development and community integration.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, sharing duties and adapting to flexible schedules.
• Maintain respectful, equality‑based relationships that encourage independence.
• For Senior Instructors, act as Person in Charge in the manager’s absence and ensure individual plans align with policy.

Required profile

• Experience supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviours.
• Ability to instruct across all day‑centre programmes and QQI modules.
• Full, current driving licence.
• Level 8 qualification in Teaching, Nursing, Social Care, Psychology or Behaviour Analysis, or Level 7 with at least four years’ relevant experience.
• Strong problem‑solving, interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Full current driving licence.

What we offer

• Permanent contracts with competitive hourly rates (€16.60‑€23.71 for Instructors, €17.70‑€25.41 for Senior Instructors).
• Regular supervision, on‑the‑job training and development opportunities, including Studio III and Medication Management.
• A person‑centred, inclusive culture that values making a positive difference in the community.