Social Worker

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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL WORKER

MDT SERVICES, DUBLIN

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).

Salary: €50,120 -€72,356 * (lsi)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF: 92776

Essential:

• A NQSW or equivalent
• Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio
• Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability.
• Certificates of completion for ‘Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse - E-learning module’ and ‘An Introduction to Children First - E-learning module, with post graduate experience of safeguarding.
• Full clean Irish driving licence and use of a car.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Supported Individuals in their local communities.
• Applicants should possess Level 1 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 Liam Leogh, Head of Social Work/ Principal Social Worker, email;liam.keogh@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 23rdFebruary 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.