Care Assistant

Avista CLG; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Job summary

Avista CLG is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to support people with intellectual disabilities across Dublin Day Services (Dublin 7, 11 & 15). The role requires QQI Level 5 in Healthcare, strong English, and a valid Irish driving licence.

You will work to promote active community participation and assist individuals to live their best lives in a person-centred, rights-based environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with ID and Autism, and be committed to Avista's values,

Qualifications

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
• 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.
• Full clean manual/Automatic Irish driving licence.
• Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live their best lives and promote active engagement in their local communities.
• Assist with day-to-day activities at Dublin Day Services (Dublin 7, 11 & 15).
• Support individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and those diagnosed with Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and wellbeing of service users in all activities.

Skills

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

English proficiency

Experience with ID/Autism

Driving licence

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

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:

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Dublin Day Services (Dublin 7,11 & 15)

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

REF: 106372

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
• 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.
• Full clean manual/Automatic Irish driving licence.

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: 24th of Nov 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