Day Service Manager (GRADEVII/CNM3)

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 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.

DAY SERVICE MANAGER:

DUBLIN DAY SERVICES located across D15, D11 AND D7

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .

• Possess a Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 Or higher.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience working in the sector.
• Experience leading and managing a team and delivering services.
• Have experience of supporting people to integrate into their community.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and access to own car.
• Be knowledgeable in New Directions policy and its implementation to service delivery.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Committed to working with families, advocates and MDT members.
• To hold registration in RNID.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

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

Closing date for receipt of applications 18thof September 2026.

Interviews will be held during the week of the 28thof 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.

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Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days