Social Worker Team Leader

Job DescriptionAvista 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 TEAM LEADER EAST LIMERICK CHILDREN'S SERVICES, LIMERICK TEMPORARY PART-TIME CONTRACT (17.5 Hours Per Week) (12MONTHS) Salary: €72,407 -€83,520 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REQ: 100913 Essential: A NQSW or equivalent professional social worker qualifications. 3 years post qualification social worker experience. Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio.

Have experience of working with children with complex needs and their families and/or experience in working within children and family services in the community. Have experience of working in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines. Full clean manual Irish driving licence and use of a car.

Proficiency in the English language. Applicants should possess Level 2 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 Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.

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