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 initiatives 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
ü Free onsite car parking.
ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.
ü Bike to work Scheme.
ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
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 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 Amy Nugent - Quality Risk and Safety Advisor, Tel: 087 385 1699
or email: amy.nugent@avistaclg.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications 09th April 2025.
A panel will be created for future full-time/part-time and permanent/temp vacancies across Limerick services.
Avista reserves the right to close the completion early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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