Social Care Leader

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  • Dublin
  • €56,915-66,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
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 ADVERTISEMENTAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:SOCIAL CARE LEADER- TEES Day ServiceDublin 15 and Dublin 7PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT of 37 HRS PER WEEKSalary: €56,915-66,465 LSI **Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.Req: 96151Essential:
  • 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/QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent- completed or to be enrolled in a recognised management course.
  • Full clean driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own vehicle.
  • Minium of three years’ experience in a relative sector.
  • Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability.
  • 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.
  • Experience in the area of staff or student supervision.
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:Informal enquiries to Claire Durkan TEES Service Manager 087 1080905Closing date for receipt of applications: 27THof April 2026Avista 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 St Louise’s service.”Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

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