Avista is a progressive organization, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations nationally.
The Children and Young People's Services within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports and respite services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex disability needs and their families.
This post is being recruited for our Children's Disability Network Team in Limerick
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
Children Disability Network Manager (CDNM)
PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week)
EAST LIMERICK CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Limerick
Salary: €89,184 to € 98,158
* Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Essential:
* Have a relevant professional qualification in an Allied Health or Nursing Professional Grade
* Current registration with NMBI, CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council) or other professional body
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience with minimum of three years of the experience in paediatric/children's disability services
* Proven management or leadership experience in healthcare or disability services
* Strong knowledge of children's disability services and multidisciplinary team working
* Full Drivers Licence
* 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.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership, or specialized paediatric field
* Experience working within Children's Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models
* Knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to children's disability services
* Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development
Applicants should possess Level 3 Behavioural Competencies of Avista competency framework
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Why work with us?
ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
ü Supportive and innovative working environment.
ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme
ü Generous annual leave entitlement
ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
ü Bike to work Scheme
ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
Informal enquiries to Baerbel Schlueter, Children Services Manager,, Tel:
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 17th Oct 2025 at 5pm.
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 an equal opportunities employer.