Job Overview
The Supported Training Services within Carlow Mental Health Service is seeking a dedicated Workshop Supervisor / Instructor Level 2 to join its multidisciplinary team at St Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow. This permanent part-time role (0.8 WTE) focuses on empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges through structured training, supervision, and skill development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and progressive healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate and supervise structured training programmes for service users in centre-based and community settings.
- Support individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to achieve personal and vocational goals.
- Implement positive behaviour support strategies in line with best practice standards.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities in horticulture and creative arts, including drama and music-based initiatives.
- Promote independence, confidence, and social inclusion among service users.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and progress documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in facilitation, training, and supervision of individuals with disabilities in centre-based and/or community settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in positive behaviour support approaches.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or mental health challenges.
- Practical experience in horticulture and creative arts such as drama or music therapy.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
The salary scale for this position ranges from €50,945 to €53,614 per annum (pro-rata), in line with the Community Access Facilitator (Grade 6425) pay scale. This is a permanent part-time role working 0.8 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE). Benefits include access to public sector pension schemes, generous annual leave entitlements, structured training opportunities, and a supportive work environment within the public health service.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Supported Training Services within the Carlow Mental Health Service at St Dympna’s Hospital, Athy Road, Carlow. The role operates under HSE Dublin and South East, serving communities across Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford. The Health Service Executive is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Application Details
To apply for this position, please use the official application link below. For queries regarding the application process, contact the recruitment representative. Informal enquiries about the role are also welcome.
Application Contact:
Adam Grogan
Email: adam.grogan1@hse.ie
Informal Enquiries:
Majella Sherwood
Email: majella.sherwood@hse.ie
Tel: 059 9136333 / 087 4685180
Last Day to Apply: 27 April 2026 at 1:00 PM
