Social CARE Leader

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:

SOCIAL CARE LEADER/ PIC

St. Joseph’s Centre, Clonsilla.

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39HPW)

Salary: €57,484 - €67,130 LSI *

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

REF:100467

Essential:

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
• Up to date CORU registration or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU.
• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.

· Have at least 5 years' experience in Social Care of which 3 must be within Intellectual disability services.

· Have experience of supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, autism and behaviours of concern.

· Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work on own initiative.

· Ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT.

• Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own vehicle.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• 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
• Have experience of Person-Centred planning.
• Have an awareness of New Directions and regulations.
• Desire to support people to live their best lives.
• Willingness to support persons to 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 Moira Leyden, CNM3, 087 0648531

Closing date for receipt of applications 17.07.26

Interviews will take place the week of 20.07.26

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

“A panel may be formed from which current and 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.