EARLY INTERVENTIONS SPECIALIST— CNM2

The Children and Young People’s Service within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports, residential, family support and education services to 0-18 year old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates are also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

EARLY INTERVENTIONS SPECIALIST— CNM2

(BLANCHARDSTOWN, CABRA AND BLAKESTOWN CDNT)

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week).

Salary: €61,463 -€77,666* (lsi)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

REF: 90910

This is an exciting pilot scheme to support children referred to the CDNT access supports from the CDNT in a timely manner and focus on providing enhanced supports at an early age.

Essential:

· Up to date NMBI Registration RNID preferred.

· Have at least 5 years post registration nursing experience of which 2 must be within disability.

· Have depth and breadth of experience in Children’s Disability Nursing as relevant to the role.

· Full clean driving licence manual vehicle.

Desirable:

• Recognized Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent.
• Have previous experience at CNM1 level/ equivalent within the area of Disability.
• Experience of Early Intervention Services prior to Progressing Childrens Disability Services Roll-Out
• Experience in the area of working with children with autism and complex healthcare needs.
• Have the ability to work effectively with families and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change. Possess training and experience in delivering same in areas relevant to the role – Early Bird, Cygnet etc

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 Liam Callaghan, Service Manager, Tel; 087 9829513 or email;Liam.Callaghan@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 22nd January 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 future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.