Avista Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
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Avista is a progressive organization, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations nationally.
The Children and Young People’s Services within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports and respite services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex disability needs and their families.
This post is being recruited for our Children’s Disability Network Team in Limerick.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Position
Children Disability Network Manager (CDNM)
Contract and Salary
Permanent Full-Time Contract (35 hours per week).
Salary: €89,184 to €98,158 (subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work).
Location
East Limerick Children’s Services, Limerick.
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant professional qualification in an Allied Health or Nursing Professional Grade.
* Current registration with NMBI, CORU (Health and Social Care Professionals Council) or other professional body.
* Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience with a minimum of three years of experience in paediatric/children’s disability services.
* Proven management or leadership experience in healthcare or disability services.
* Strong knowledge of children’s disability services and multidisciplinary team working.
* Full Driver’s Licence.
* Self‑motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
* Organisational commitment to lead through the Avista Core Values and vision.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage deadlines and teams, willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Desirable Qualifications
* Postgraduate qualification in management, leadership or specialized paediatric field.
* Experience working within Children’s Disability Network Teams or similar integrated service models.
* Knowledge of Policies and Procedures related to children’s disability services.
* Experience in quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathway development.
Behavioural Competencies
Applicants should possess Level 3 Behavioural Competencies of the 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
Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/.
Informal enquiries to Baerbel Schlueter, Children Services Manager, bschlueter@avistaclg.ie, Tel: 086 835 7107.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 17th Oct 2025 at 5pm.
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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