Senior Day Service Manager in Roscrea | Avista Jobs

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

Résumé du poste

A leading service provider is seeking a Senior Day Service Manager to oversee the Day Services in North Tipperary/South Offaly. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and social care management, alongside significant experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role provides a supportive and innovative working environment with generous annual leave entitlements.

Prestations

Generous annual leave entitlement

Supportive working environment

Paid time-off for vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in health care.
• Full clean Irish manual driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsabilités

• Support the delivery of quality services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary team members.
• Manage and lead service delivery for Day Service.

Connaissances

Management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of HIQA standards

Formation

Recognised 3rd Level qualification in Nursing or Health/Social Care

Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6

Description du poste

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.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Senior Day Service Manager

AVISTA DAY SERVICES

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

Salary: CNM2 / Clerical VII

Salary is paid in line with HSE Consolidated PayScale Aug 2025

Appointment to Scale and Point on Scale will be dependent on Qualification held / Relevant public sector experience.

Ref:

• Hold a recognised 3rd Level qualification in Nursing or Health / Social care division: Health/Social Care (The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration)

• Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role in the area of Health Care.

• Experience of working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.

• Full clean Irish manual driving licence and access to own vehicle.

• Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA/ New Directions standards / regulations and Health Act 2007 and the role of the person in charge.

• Nursing - RNID Desirable

• Health/Social Care Level 8 Desirable (applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered)

• Have the ability and are committed to working with families, advocates and MDT members.

• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be a highly motivated individual and have a proven track record in managing change

*Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the Job Description*

Benefits

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

How to apply

Informal enquiries to Michelle O’Brien, Service Manager

Closing date for receipt of applications: 09.10.2025

Interviews will take place the week of 20.10.2025

“A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the North Tipperary/South Offaly service.”

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days