Senior Day Service Manager

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Senior Day Service Manager

AVISTA DAY SERVICES

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT

Salary: CNM2 / Clerical VII

**Salary is paid in line with HSE Consolidated PayScale Aug 2025

Appointment to Scale and Point on Scale will be dependent on Qualification held /

Relevant public sector experience.

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Essential:

· Hold a recognised 3rd Level qualification in Nursing or Health / Social care division :

- Nursing Up to date NMBI Registration

- Health/Social Care (The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration)

· Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of Health Care.

· Experience of working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have

behaviours of concern.

· Full clean Irish manual driving licence and access to own vehicle.

· Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA/ New Directions standards / regulations and

Health Act 2007 and the role of the person in charge.

· Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable

· Nursing - RNID Desirable

· Health/Social Care Level 8 Desirable (applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered)

· Have the ability and are committed to working with families, advocates and MDT members.

· Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Be a highly motivated individual and have a proven track record in managing change

*Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the Job Description*

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• 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 Michelle O’Brien, Service Manager

Tel: 0873437071, Email: Michelle.Obrien@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 02.01.2026

Interviews will take place 14.01.2026

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 North Tipperary/South Offaly service”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.