Social Care Leader
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Job Summary
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:
SOCIAL CARE LEADER/ PIC
CLONSILLA (St Josephs) *Dublin*
PERMANENT CONTRACT (39HPW)
Salary: 56351 -65807
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience
Ref:90925
Essential:
Diploma in Applied/Social Care awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) (formerly HETAC)/DIT or an approved equivalent qualification. (Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered.)
Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
Recognised management qualification FETAC/QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent.
Full clean Irish Manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles when necessary.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of Health Care supporting residents who present with Challenging Behaviour.
Proficiency in the English language.
Desirable:
To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions
Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
Have a detailed Knowledge and understanding of the Role of Person in Charge Health Act 2007(Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centre for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities)
Applicants should possess Level 2 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
Informal enquiries to *Eilis Madden * Service Manager Tel; 0or email;
Closing date for receipt of applications 22 January 2026.
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 Clonsilla service.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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
