Care Assistant

Avista; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Job summary

Avista is recruiting for a Care Assistant to work Twilight Hours at St Louise's Centre, Dublin 20. Salary is subject to relevant public sector experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Ref: 104758.

The role requires QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or higher, English proficiency, a driving licence, and experience supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities, including autism and challenging behaviours. Commitment to person-centred, community-based care is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience of working with people with Intellectual Disability.
• Full Irish Driving License.
• Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their local communities.
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
• Experience of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.

Skills

English proficiency

Driving license

Intellectual Disability experience

Autism and Behaviours of Concern

Person-centred support

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (FETAC/QQI)

Job description

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Description

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista 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 ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CARE ASSISTANT - TWILIGHT HOURS

St Louise's Centre, Dublin 20.

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF: 104758

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience of working with people with Intellectual Disability.
• Full Irish Driving License.
• Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their local communities.
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
• Experience of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Closing date for receipt of applications: 15th of October 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 current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days