Clinical Nurse Manger / Social CARE Leader/PIC

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CLINICAL NURSE MANGER 1/ SOCIAL CARE LEADER/PIC

CRS, DUBLIN SERVICES.

CNM1 PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week)

SCL PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week)

Salaries: CNM1 €57,208 - €67, 372 * (lsi)

SCL €56, 915 - €66, 465 *

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

REF:

Essential:

• NMBI Registration OR QQI Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered. The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
• CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list can be found at the below link: https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social- care-workers/
• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent or commitment to undertake training.
• In depth knowledge and experience of HIQA regulation.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Intellectual Disability Nurse Registration (RNID).
• Knowledge of person-centred planning and New Directions Standards for Day Services and Easitool.
• Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern.

Interested applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to adopt a holistic and person centred approach to your role.
• To ensure people are supported to live their best lives and develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

*Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

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 Joseph Carroll, Service Manager, Tel; 087 459 8941

Closing date for receipt of applications 10th April 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 positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.