AFTER SCHOOL AND SOCIAL CO-ORDINATOR in Dublin | Avista Jobs

OASIS Group; Place; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A dedicated community support organization is seeking an After School and Social Co-ordinator. This full-time position focuses on developing programmes for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of service while promoting social integration and personal growth. A clean driving license and relevant experience are essential. Benefits include paid time-off and a supportive work environment.

Prestations

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Up to date CORU registration.
• Experience of managing social programmes.
• Commitment to community integration.

Responsabilités

• Developing and implementing afterschool programmes.
• Managing the day to day running of programmes.
• Supporting persons to develop skills and competencies.

Connaissances

Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability

Experience working with people with Autism

Full clean driving licence

Knowledge of Person Centred planning

Description du poste

Overview

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

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 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.

• 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?

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Application details

Closing date for receipt of application: 09 October 2025.

Interviews will be held on the 3rd November.

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.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days