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 * (lsi)
* 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:
Informal enquiries to Ruth Walsh, Family Support Coordinator, email;
Closing date for receipt of application: 09thOctober 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 3rdNovember.
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.