Employment Supporter

Employment Supporter

North Tipperary

Fixed Term Contract to December 2028 (37 hpw)

Salary Band: €41,021-€55,252* ( *LSI ) pro rata

Salary is dependent on Relevant Public Sector Experience

Avista’s WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme are recruiting an Employment Supporterbased in Roscrea. This role will report to the WorkAbility programme lead.

The purpose of the role is to lead out and support the work of the customised and supported employment framework, and to support the implementation of the Avista WorkAbility Programme through delivery of the service plan. This includes promoting the expansion of valued employment opportunities in the community.

Applicants should :

• Hold a recognised qualification in a health/social care/training or have significant experience working in a similar role. Have specific experience in the development of an access strategy to further employment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience identifying work-based opportunities for individuals to support the development of meaningful social roles in the workplace.
• A practical understanding of the tenets of Supported Employment / Customised Employment / Social Role Valorisation / Support Self Directed Living or training in same
• Have experience of working with people who have an intellectual disability, e.g. dual diagnosis, mental health autism, behaviour of concern or complex needs
• Demonstrate skills of working independently and creatively to implement change projects.
• Demonstrative experience and knowledge of the principles of New Directions and accessing services and supports in the community.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Applications can be made through Rezoomo.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10/06/2026

Candidates must be available for interview to occur within the week beginning 15/06/2026

Informal enquiries to Joey Long, WorkAbility Project Lead: 087 185 7508

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 positions may be filled across the Avista service”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, through the Department of Social Protection, and the European Union.