Social Worker Team Leader Avista (Intellectual Disability) SWTLRS2026 Repost
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
SWTLRS2026
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Social Worker - Team Leader 3902
Advertisement source
Section 38
Advertisement Type
Open to all
Important Information
The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.
Health region
HSE Mid West
County
- Offaly
Location
St. Anne's MDT
Recruiter
Avista
Contract type
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
Post specific related information
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 optimize 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.)
Closing date
28/08/2026 23:45:00
Application details
Aine Lynch, Talent Partner, aine.lynch@avistaclg.ie, 087 998 5380 // Gloria Rodrigo, Talent Specialist, Gloria.Rodrigo.AGC@avistaclg.ie, 087 1141058
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries to:
Ann O’Connell, Principal Social Worker:
E-mail: ann.oconnell@avistaclg.ie ; Mobile: 087 2791187
Sarah Costigan, Principal Social Worker:
E-mail: sarah.costingan@avistaclg.ie ; Mobile: 087 6812216