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 Centred, Community Based. Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
PERMANENT FULL TIME CONTRACT.
Salary: € 39,951 -€ 56,089* ( *LSI )
- Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience
Essential:
- QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
- Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
- Full clean Irish Manual driving licence.
- Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.
Desirable:
- To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions,
- Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
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Why work with us?
ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
ü Supportive and innovative working environment.
ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme.
ü Generous annual leave entitlement.
Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Keelin Geoghegan or Stephanie Gartland, CNM3 0871325703
Closing date for receipt of applications 19th August 2025
“A panel may be formed from which current and future Social Care Worker positions may be filled in St Louises”
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
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Avista is an equal opportunities employer.