Posted 16 July, 2026
Social Worker Team Leader
Avista
Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1034033857
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 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.
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:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Melissa Murtagh, Children's Disability Network Manager, Tel: 087 0907700 or email: [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications 28thJuly 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.
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:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Melissa Murtagh, Children's Disability Network Manager, Tel: 087 0907700 or email: [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications 28thJuly 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.
