Service Manager

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite support to both children and adults in various locations across 3 regions. The organisation is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centered, Community Based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos, underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference?

We are seeking a Service Manager to lead inclusive services, inspire their teams, and transform the lives of people with disabilities across Avista’s Dublin Adult Services.

Service Manager

Community Residential Adult Services

Location: Avista, Unit 4a Techport, Clonsilla Dublin 15

Contract: Permanent Full-Time (35 Hours Per Week)

Salary: Grade VIII €83,912 -€101,207
Salary dependent on relevant public sector experience. 

Help create a supportive, empowering environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Role

The Service Manager will lead an extensive and large community based Residential and Respite Service across north Dublin. As a Service Manager within Avista’s disability services, you will provide inclusive leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensure excellence in person-centered care, and uphold the organisation’s values, culture, and strategic direction. Reporting to the ACEO, the post holder will be a solution-focused leader who is committed and passionate about make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we support. The post holder will be responsible for guiding professional practice, coaching and mentoring staff teams, performance development, promoting continuous learning, and ensuring that all staff deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred services.

Essential

• A recognised healthcare qualification in the area of nursing or core multi-disciplinary profession.
• Hold a qualification in a recognised management programme.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience working in a large and highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrate clinical experience with proven leadership and management qualities.
• Experience in engaging and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Have demonstrable track record of leading large teams.
• A thorough and solid knowledge and understanding of HIQA Regulations.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in Safeguarding.
• Excellent financial management experience.
• Full clean drivers licence and access to own vehicle.

*Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioral competencies of the 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 Ciara O’Keffee, ACEO

Email: Ciara.okeeffee@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 31st July 2026

Interviews scheduled for week commencing 10th August 2026.

“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.