JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: NEW DIRECTIONS PROJECT WORKER CENTRAL, LIMERICK / NORTH TIPPERARY/ OFFALY SPECIFIED PURPOSE PART-TIME CONTRACT (30 Hours Per Week).
Salary: €39,951-€56,089* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.
REQ: 27566 In accordance with New Directions, Avista are committed to developing services in line with the 12 individualised outcome-focused supports.
This will ensure that adults in day services will live a life of their choosing, in accordance with their own wishes, aspirations and needs.
The aim is to empower the individual to fully utilise all facilities available in their community.
This role will assist in implementing the New Directions policy throughout Limerick & North Tipperary Services.
The post holder will work alongside staff, service users, families and local agencies to enable the individual to live a 'good life' of their choosing.
Essential: HSE recognised health care qualification in social care, nursing or other relevant discipline Have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience working within the disability sector.
Hold a full Clean Driving Licence and Use of a Car Excellent working knowledge of New Directions Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders Have experience in supporting change management initiative's and projects within the disability sector.
Be person centred focused.
Have excellent record keeping skills, computer skills including Microsoft Excel, word and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative and provide leadership on the development of the EASI tool in each day service area.
Desirable: Experience of auditing service areas.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework Free onsite car parking.
Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
Bike to work Scheme.
Tax Saver Travel Schem Why work with us?
Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Free onsite car parking.
Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
Bike to work Scheme.
Tax Saver Travel Schem 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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