Arts Programme Facilitator

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

PERMANENT PART-TIME ARTS PROGRAMME FACILITATOR

BEO SERVICES, GALWAY

JOB REF: 90731

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent appointments for the BEO Services may be made over the next 6 months.

Location:

The BEO Services is a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities in the Knocknacarra are of Galway city. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual, supporting them to plan their own service. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision.

Our Art Programme aims to provide Community Arts Based Projects and Life Skills Programmes for young Adults with a moderate to severe intellectual disability and/or Autism. Some of the young people have complex physical needs but have expressed a talent and an interest in the Arts. The successful candidate should have skills and abilities to support people to reach their full potential as artists and to achieve their hopes and dreams.

Artistic projects will be completed to a high standard and the emphasis is on the development of the adult’s life skills by engaging with a wide variety of arts media and on the sense of achievement and accomplishment.

The role:

The successful candidate will be involved in the development and implementation of an Arts Programme for adults with an intellectual disability, which encompasses educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development. The successful candidate will also have the responsibility of fulfilling a key worker role.

Reporting/Responsible To:

Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager.

Qualifications/Experience:

Ø Candidates should have at least QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector, Therapy Assistant, Community Development, Creative Digital Media, Creative Arts, Arts and Design i.e. Pottery, Ceramics, Craft Textiles.

Ø Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in designing and implementing creative arts programmes to enable them to carry out duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability.

Ø Experience in establishing links with the community and community arts programmes is essential.

Ø A full clean Driver’s Licence is essential as driving the service transport vehicle will be required.

Working Hours:

56 hours a fortnight is based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs or Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 5 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.

Annual Leave:

22 days pro rata per annum

Remuneration:

Department of Health Supervisor/Instructor salary scale 01/08/2025 - €35,432 x 12 increments - €51,373 pro rata per annum.

Tenure:

This position is permanent part-time and pensionable.

Probation:

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.

To view full job description please see attached.

Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews will be held on January 2026

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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