Team Leader

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.

Avista is recruiting a Team Leader for Its My Life Individualised Supports. The successful applicant will work in partnership with a small number of individuals to explore and pursue a vision for a full inclusive ordinary life.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

TEAM LEADER

Its My Life Individualised Supports

PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours per Week)

Salary: 40351- 56650* (*LSI)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work

Essential:

Training or Education in Social Role Valorisation or Supported Self Directed Living (SSDL).

To have very good leadership communication team working planning and organisational skills.

Ability to be flexible with working hours in order to meet the supports for the individual.

Full clean manual driving licence.

The ability to partner and liaise effectively with the person their family and those who support them.

To be abilities focused and have a strong desire to see the person lead a valued life in terms of home family work social-life relationships and support.

The ability to be creative and innovative.

To be a good observer a critical thinker and good problem solver.

Experience in supporting people in individualised ways.

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Desirable:

Project Management Skills and Experience

Completed or working towards management qualification.

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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 CV as application via our website careers section at:

enquiries to : Donna Fletcher

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Ph:

Closing date for receipt of applications 9th December 2025.

Candidates must be available for interview week commencing 16th December 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 a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.