Overview
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Avista is a progressive organisation providing Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation seeks candidates committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based, socially inclusive manner, underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
Job Details
Professional Social Worker – Basic Grade (Permanent Part-Time Contract, 28 Hours Per Week) – Children’s Services, Dublin
Salary: €50,120 - €72,356 (subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work)
Ref: The Children and Young People’s Service within Avista provides interdisciplinary team supports, Residential, family support and education services to 0–18-year-old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. The post is recruited for the Children’s Disability Network Team: Blakestown. The successful candidate will work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provides services to 0–18-year-old children and young persons with complex needs, 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 of these teams as needed.
Essential Qualifications
* Hold an NQSW or equivalent
* Be registered with the Social Workers Registrar (CORU) with active CPD Portfolio
* Permit to work in Republic of Ireland
* 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
* Experience in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines and a Certificate of completion for ‘An Introduction to Children First - E-learning module’
* Hold a full clean driving license and use of a car
Applicants should possess Level 2 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
Application Process
Please submit a Cover letter and CV via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Elaine Finn, CDNM Blakestown, email: elaine.finn@avistaclg.ie, phone: 0874518052
Or contact: Liam Keogh, Head of Social Work/Principal Social Worker, email: liam.keogh@avistaclg.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications: 21st October 2025.
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 Dublin service.” Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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