Social Care Leader

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. APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: DAY SERVICES: SOCIAL CARE LEADER Dublin 15 and Dublin 7 37 HOURS PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT Salary: € LSI * *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Req: 104511 Essential: QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. Up to date CORU registration or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU. Recognised management qualification FETAC/QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent- completed or to be enrolled in a recognised management course. Full clean driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own vehicle. Minimum of three years' experience in a relative sector. Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability. Proficiency in the English language. Desirable: QQI Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered. The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration Have experience of Person-Centred planning. Have an awareness of New Directions and regulations. Desire to support people to live their best lives. Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Experience in the area of staff or student supervision. Supporting people who display signs of distress/behaviours of concern. 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 Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

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