CLERICAL IV

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:

CLERICAL IV

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

CHILDRENS SERVICES DUBLIN

Salary: 35609 -54914

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF:86075

The Children and Young Peoples Service within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports Residential family support and education services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. This post is being recruited for the Childrens Disability Network Team: Blakestown. The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates are also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model. Avista has 3 Children and Young People Disability Network Teams and the candidate may be required to work across any these 3 teams if and when the need arises.

Essential:

Leaving Certificate or FETAC Level 5 Office Administration or at least 3 years administration experience in healthcare administration.

Thorough working knowledge of all aspects of Microsoft Office

Excellent telephone manner with experience of managing queries from families external agencies and members of the public.

Experience of office management processes; organising appointments file management systems.

Managing and updating electronic filing and tracking systems.

Experience working in a busy environment supporting a designated team and managers in the administration of their role and work and ability to multitask.

Self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative

Excellent interpersonal planning organisational communication problem solving and time management skills.

* Applicants should possess Level 1 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

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: enquiries to Elaine Finn CDNM Blakestown email:

Closing date for receipt of applications: 8th October 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 Dublin service.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.