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.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
SOCIAL CARE LEADER/ PIC
Community Residential Services , * Dublin Service*.
Specified Purpose Contract (39Hours Per Week).
Salary: €56,351 -€65,807
- Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience
Ref:84255
Essential:
- Diploma in Applied/Social Care awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland, (QQI) (formerly HETAC)/DIT or an approved equivalent qualification. (Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered.)
- Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
- Recognised management qualification FETAC/QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent.
- Full clean Irish Manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles when necessary.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of Health Care, supporting residents with behaviors of concern.
- Desirable:
- To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions,
- Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
- Have a detailed Knowledge and understanding of the Role of Person in Charge, Health Act 2007(Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centre for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities)
- Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
ü Supportive and innovative working environment.
ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
ü Generous annual leave entitlement.
ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
ü Bike to work Scheme
ü 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 CNM3 Office-Phone No: 0872607037
Closing date for receipt of applications 3rdSeptember 2025 .
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 CRS service.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.