Social Worker Team Leader

Description

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.

Position

Social Worker Team Leader

MDT Adult Services, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

Specified purpose contract

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

• A NQSW or equivalent professional social worker qualifications.
• 3 years post qualification social worker experience with a depth and breadth of experience in services for people with a disability.
• Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio.
• Permit to work in Republic of Ireland.
• Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
• Demonstrate the ability to ensure high standards in the delivery of a quality social work service for people with a disability.
• Demonstrate skill in organising and planning.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership, supervision, and effective therapeutic intervention.
• Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service development and improvement.
• Display effective interpersonal and communication skills including skills in multidisciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, supported individuals and families.
• Provide motivation and support in order to optimise service delivery by developing teams and promoting change management initiatives.
• Certificate of completion for 'Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse - E-learning module' and experience of safeguarding.
• Certificate of completion for Designated officer training for Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse 2014, National Policy and Procedures, or requirement to complete same (This is a key responsibility for the role advertised - to ensure compliance with national Safeguarding Policy).

Other Requirements

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

Benefits

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Paid maternity leave & sick pay scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Tax saver travel scheme.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 2nd July 2026.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.