We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin.
Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.
Description
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 WORK TEAM LEADER
CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
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The Children and Young People's Service within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports, Residential, family support and education services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families.
This post is being recruited for the Children's Disability Network Team: Blakestown.
The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs.
The candidates are also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model.
Avista has 3 Children and Young People Disability Network Teams and the candidate may be required to work across any these 3 teams if and when the need arises.
The ideal candidate will have:
A NQSW or equivalent
3 years post qualification experience
Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio
Permit to work in Republic of Ireland
Full clean driving licence and use of a car
Have experience of working with children with complex needs and their families and/or experience in working within children and family services in the community
Have experience of working in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines
Experience in supervising, mentoring and supporting staff
Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework
Benefits
Why work with us?
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Informal enquiries to Elaine Finn, CDNM Blakestown,
Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st October ****.
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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