After school and social co-ordinator

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 : AFTER SCHOOL AND SOCIAL CO-ORDINATOR PERMANENT FULL -TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week, including unsocial hours) CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN Salary : €40,351 -€56,650

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• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF : 86144 The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing afterschool programmes, adult social groups, holidays and Summer Camps for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and behaviours of concerns.

To manage the day to day running of the programmes, ensuring they are person centred and delivered to the highest standard.

Essential : Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification - list of which can be found at this link : Up to date CORU registration / Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU.

Essential Knowledge and Experience : Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability.

Previous experience of working with people with Autism and / or Behaviours of Concern Have experience of Person Centred planning and a desire to support people live their best lives as they choose with an emphasis on community integration and valued social roles.

Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Full clean driving licence Applicants should possess Level 1 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 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.

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