CHILDRENâS SERVICE MANAGER
CHILDRENâS SERVICE MANAGER
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Job Description
Avista is a progressive organization providing a wide range of services including Day Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organization is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting children with complex disabilities and their families in a child and family centered 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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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
CHILDRENS SERVICE MANAGER
EAST LIMERICK CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMERICK
PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: 81444 - 98231
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.
Ref:82714
Avista are recruiting for a Children Service Manager in our Limerick service. Responsible for the oversight governance management and development of childrens services in the region including the Childrens Disability Network Team and various models of childrens respite services - both residential and home sharing through the relevant managers.
Reporting to the ACEO Limerick North Tipperary/Offaly the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the necessary leadership and management skills required for this post. We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families in a person centred community based and socially inclusive manner. Our core values underpin everything we do and we use quality best practice and evidence based research to support those who use our services to live their best lives.
Essential:
A relevant professional qualification in an Allied Health Social Care or Nursing Professional Grade
Hold a qualification in a recognised management course
Have at least 5 years relevant experience working in the disability sector
Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Knowledge of government and national HSE policy particularly Progressing Disability Services for Children & Young People.
Knowledge and experience of best practice in Childrens Disability Services including inter-disciplinary working and family centred practice.
Be self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Evidence of effective planning and organisational skills including resource and budget management
Have evidence of management and supervisory experience
Full clean driving licence and the use of a car
Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us
Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
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:
enquiries to Breda Noonan Assistant Chief Executive Officer email:
Closing date for receipt of applications 31stJuly 2025.
A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Limerick service.
Avista reserves the right to close the completion early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
