Senior Instructor

at  Ability West

We currently have an opportunity in St Joseph’s Rehabilitative Training Centre in Galway for a SENIOR INSTRUCTOR. Permanent Contract - 35 Hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR INSTRUCTOR, ST JOSEPH’S TRAINING CENTRE

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 support, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary support. 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF POST

Reliability and a flexible approach essential for position.
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner throughout the course of one’s duties.
Adherence to Ability West’s policies at all times.

THE ROLE:

Write, plan, implement and evaluate programmes/learning modules in a variety of QQI training areas including, personal safety, personal care, using technology, visual art, food choice and health, relaxation techniques, health related exercise depending on the people we support’ preferences and learning ability.
Support the Day Services manager and Instructors on delivery of modules/courses as required. These courses will include specific skills as well as social development, personal care, and community integration. Building independence and communication are integral in a rehabilitative training environment.
Ensure that people we support’s individual plans are in line with New Directions Interim standards.
Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Manager of Adult Day Services, as directed. This may include day to day management of other staff, volunteers, students and community outings/visitors.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Manager of Training Services. Write, plan, implement and evaluate programmes/ learning modules in a variety of QQI training areas including personal safety, personal care, using technology, visual art, food choice and health, relaxation techniques and health related exercise depending on the people we support’s preferences and learning ability. Instruct on courses as required. These courses will include specific skills as well as social development personal care, and community integration.
Support the Day Service’s manager and Instructors on delivery of modules/ courses as required. These courses will include specific skills as well as social development, personal care and community integration. Building independence and communication are are integral in a rehabilitation training environment. Ensure that people we support’s individual plans are regularly updated and in line with New Directions Interim Standards.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The purpose of this position is to provide educational development and training services for adults with an intellectual disability attending Ability West’s services in accordance with Ability West policies, procedures and guidelines and the Ability West’s Safety Statement.
Department/ Location
The role will be based at the Training location with some travel to other locations in accordance with service and business needs.

KEY DUTIES

• Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Manager of Training Services.
• Work with all colleagues and provide direction for other members of the team.
• Write, plan, implement and evaluate programmes/learning modules in a variety of QQI training areas including, personal safety, personal care, using technology, visual art, food choice and health, relaxation techniques and health related exercise depending on the people we support’s preferences and learning ability.
• Instruct on courses as required. These courses will include specific skills as well as social development, personal care, and community integration.
• Ensure that people we support’s individual plans are regularly updated and in line with New Directions Interim Standards.
• Work positively and constructively with people we support who present with behaviours that challenge, and to be involved in the planning and implementation of specific approaches and programmes designed for these people we support.
• Work as part of a team where duties interrelate and overlap.
• Monitor and discuss service users progress with the people we support’s, family and professional staff attached to the centre.
• Keep records and reports as may be required by the Manager of Training Services and in line with Ability West’s policies and procedures.
• Attend family meetings, staff meetings, and case reviews as required.
• Supervise people we support at break-times together with other staff and assist in leisure and extracurricular activities as required.
• Take responsibility for service delivery to a number of people we support within the workplace and to act as part of the key-worker system in consultation with the Day Services Manager.
• Maintain high safety standards and ensure that all safety regulations are complied with. Implement and be familiar with the appropriate procedures in relation to the health and safety of people we support, staff, and visitors as contained in the Ability West’s Safety Statement.
• Administration, supervision and recording of prescribed medication.
• Undertake transport duties.
• Take part in relevant community activities as deemed suitable for people we support development.
• Participate in IT initiatives including Core HR, Personal Development Planning (PDP), Performance Management System in line with the Ability West policy, or any other system.
• Undertake relevant training courses, both in house and external, as may be required to develop the necessary skills to meet people we support and organisational needs.
• Work in any of Ability West’s centres as assigned by management
  The list of key duties is not exhaustive.