Social Worker

Avista; Dublin; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Bike to work scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Job summary

Avista invites applications for a Social Worker in MDT Services, Dublin. This permanent posting offers Full-Time (35 hours) or Part-Time (17.5 hours) schedules, with a salary range of €51,127 to €73,811 (lsi). Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland, hold NQSW or equivalent, and be CORU-registered with CPD activity.

The role requires English proficiency, a clean Irish driving licence, and experience in disability services. Informal enquiries welcome; closing date 16th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Essential: Hold an NQSW or equivalent.
• Be registered with the Social Workers Registrar (CORU) with active CPD Portfolio
• Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability.
• Certificates for safeguarding e-learning modules and child protection awareness with postgraduate safeguarding experience.

Skills

Social work experience

Proficiency in English

Education

NQSW or equivalent

CORU registration

Job description

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista 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:

Social Worker

MDT SERVICES, DUBLIN

Permanent Full-Time Contract (35 hrs per week)

Permanent Part-Time Contract (17.5 hrs per week)

Salary: € 51,127-€ 73,811* (lsi)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF: 103159

Essential:

• Hold an NQSW or equivalent
• Be registered with the Social Workers Registrar (CORU) with active CPD Portfolio
• Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability.
• Certificates of completion for ‘Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse - E-learning module’ and ‘An Introduction to Children First - E-learning module, with post graduate experience of safeguarding.
• Permit to work in Republic of Ireland
• Full clean Irish driving licence and use of a car.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Supported Individuals in their local communities.

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Informal enquiries to Liam Leogh, Head of Social Work/ Principal Social Worker, email: [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th September 2026.

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

A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Direct applications only.