THERAPY MANAGER – PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WORKER
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Job Location:
Limerick, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
THERAPY MANAGER PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WORKER
EAST LIMERICK CHILDRENS SERVICES LIMERICK
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME (12 MONTHS) CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).
Salary:
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .
REF: 88504
Essential:
Social Work Qualification from a recognized third level institution
Current registration with CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council) List can be found at the below link:
Proven management or leadership experience in healthcare or disability services
Strong knowledge of childrens disability services multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team working
Full Drivers Licence and use of own car
Permit to work in Ireland
Be self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.
Have an organisational commitment to lead through the Avista Core Values and vision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
The ability to successfully manage deadlines and teams.
A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Experience in providing Clinical Supervision
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualification in management leadership
Experience working within Childrens Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models
Knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to childrens disability services
Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development
Applicants should possess Level 3 Behavioural Competencies of Avista competency framework
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
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 Baerbel Schlueter Service Manager email; ; Tel:
Closing date for receipt of applications 24thNovember 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 Limerick service.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
