Behaviour & Therapeutic Support Services Manager

Avista is a person-centered, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and complex support needs. We provide a wide range of support to children and adults including Day, Residential and Respite services in various locations across Dublin, Meath, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Behaviour & Therapeutic Support Services Manager

Avista are delighted to introduce a new model of service as part of a quality improvement initiative for those who access our Adult Services. Avista are establishing a team which will provide specialist clinical supports in line with individual needs and best practice.

The provision will include in-reach, expert clinical support to existing MDTs where there has been an identified need in line with the Disability Regional Enhanced Services and Supports for Complex Behaviour (DRESS) model (NCPPD, 2023).

We are seeking a manager to develop this new service initiative and manage this new Behaviour & Therapeutic Support Team. This role, based in Dublin, is a permanent full-time contract. (35 hours per week)

Salary*: € 89,292 - € 98,858

Public Sector Nursing Band 2A or equivalent.

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

Essential:

• Nurse/Health Social Care Professional CORU/NMBI Registered.
• Specialist education and training specific to Autism and /or mental health.
• Recognised Management Course.
• 3 years' experience working at management level.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in High Support service with focus on Autism/complex behaviour needs.
• Full clean Irish Driving licence and use of a car.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Applicants must demonstrate Level 3 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework, which may be found underneath the Job Description.

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme.

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Ciara O Keefe, ACEO, by email ciara.okeeffe@avistaclg.ie or by phone (01) 8245408

Closing date for receipt of applications 14th of July 2026

Interview scheduled for 24th of July 2026

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

A panel may be formed from which future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.