Avista

Social care Worker

Posted: 12 hours ago

Job Description

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports 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.JOB ADVERTISEMENTAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:SOCIAL CARE WORKERPermanent ContractSalary: €40,351- € 56,650 (*LSI)Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential: Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU Must have full manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement Experience working within the area of intellectual disability. Desirable: To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives. Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge. Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.Ref:88013ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.ü Supportive and innovative working environment.ü Comprehensive Pension Schemeü Generous annual leave entitlementPlease submit a CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/Informal enquiries to Service Manager: Eilis Madden, (01) 824 8610 / eilish.madden@avistaclg.ieClosing date for receipt of application: 14th November 2025“A panel may be formed from which current and future Social Care Worker positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection RequestsAvista is an equal opportunities employer

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