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
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
SOCIAL WORKER TEAM LEADER
MDT ADULT SERVICES, DUBLIN
PERMANENT FULL -TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Ref: 80622
· A NQSW or equivalent professional social worker qualifications
· 3 years post qualification social worker experience with a depth and breadth of experience in the area of services for people with a disability.
· 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
· Demonstrate the ability to ensure high standards in the delivery of a quality social work service for people with a disability.
· Demonstrate skill in organizing and planning
· Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership, supervision, and effective therapeutic intervention.
· Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service development and improvement.
· Display effective interpersonal and communication skills including skills in multidisciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, supported individuals and families.
· Provide motivation and support in order to optimize service delivery by developing teams and promoting change management initiatives.
· Certificate of completion for ‘Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse - E-learning module’, and experience of safeguarding.
*Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework
Why work with us?
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Free onsite car parking.
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:
Closing date for receipt of applications 17thJune 2025
A panel may be formed from which future vacancies.
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
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