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:
PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WORKER
TEMPORARY (12MONTHS) FULL -TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).
CHILDREN'S SERVICES, DUBLIN
Salary: €80,299 -€98,506
* Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Essential:
* A NQSW or equivalent professional social worker qualifications
* 5 years post qualification social worker experience with a depth and breadth of experience in the area of services for children and young 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 good knowledge and ability in management, organising and planning
* Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership, supervision, and a high standard of professional ability.
* Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service development and improvement.
* Display effective interpersonal and communication skills including skills in interdisciplinary 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 'Children First - E-learning module', and experience of safeguarding.
Desirable:
* Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework
REF:86603
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 Liam Callaghan, Service Manager, Tel;
or
Liam Keogh Head of Social Work/Principal Social Worker email;
Closing date for receipt of applications: 17th 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.