Social Care Leader

Avista; Dublin; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive support organization in Dublin is seeking a Social Care Leader / Person in Charge to provide community residential services. Candidates should have a QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care and significant experience in the intellectual disability sector. This role offers excellent career progression and a supportive working environment. Salary ranges from €56,351 to €65,807 dependent on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid maternity leave & sick pay scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Tax-saver travel scheme

Qualifications

• Up-to-date CORU registration or confirmation of application.
• Willingness to drive service vehicles when necessary.
• Detailed knowledge of Person in Charge responsibilities.

Skills

Experience in the intellectual disability sector

Management skills

Ability to support development of skills

Education

QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent

Management qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent

Tools

Irish manual driving licence

Job 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

POSITION

SOCIAL CARE LEADER / PIC

Community Residential Services, Dublin Service

• Specified Purpose Contract (39 HPW)
• Salary: €56,351 – €65,807
• *Salary subject to relevant public‑sector experience

Ref: 89175

Why work with us?

Essential Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies or equivalent, eligible for CORU registration
• Up‑to‑date CORU registration / Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
• Recognised management qualification FETAC / QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent
• Full clean Irish manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles when necessary
• Experience in the intellectual disability sector

Desirable Qualifications

• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the role of Person in Charge, Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centre for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities)
• Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of the Avista competency framework

Benefits

• 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 Process

Please submit a Cover Letter and CV as part of your application via our website careers section at the link below.

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