Team Leader

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite support 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 Centered, Community Based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

Avista is recruiting a Team Leader for It’s My Life Individualised Supports. The successful applicant will work in partnership with a small number of individuals to explore and pursue a vision for a full, inclusive ordinary life.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Team Leader

It’s My Life Individualised Supports

PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours per Week)

Salary:€39,951-€56,089* (*LSI)

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

Essential:

· QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent

· Training or Education in ‘Social Role Valorisation’ or ‘Supported Self Directed Living (SSDL).

· To have very good leadership, communication, team working, planning and organisational skills.

· Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet the support needs for the person.

· Full clean manual driving licence

· The ability to partner and liaise effectively with the person, their family and those who support them.

· To be abilities focused and have a strong desire to see the person lead a valued life in terms of home, family, work, social-life, relationships and support.

· The ability to be creative and innovative.

· To be a good observer, a critical thinker and good problem solver.

· Experience in supporting people in individualised ways.

· Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Desirable:

Completed or working towards management qualification.

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Free onsite care parking
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Py
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• Bike to work Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Submit your application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to to Margaret O Friel 087 7107321

Closing date for receipt of applications May 26tp025

Interviews will take place the week of June 9tp025

A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across Avista Dublin Service.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.