DAY CENTRE MANAGER

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.

Job Advertisement

Applications are invited for the following position:

Day Centre Manager Training Enterprise and Employment Services, Limerick

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF: 99783

• Hold a recognised 3rd Level qualification in a health/social care or Nursing division.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience working in a comparable organisation.
• Have completed a recognised management programme.
• Leading and managing a team, resources and delivering services.
• Have experience of supporting people to integrate into their community.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Committed to working with families, advocates and MDT members.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a proven track record in managing change.
• Be familiar with the New Directions policy and its implementation.

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.
• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days.

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: (URL)

Closing date for receipt of applications 03rd July 2026.

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

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.