Care Assistant

OASIS Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Avista is seeking a Care Assistant for the Community Residential Service in Limerick on relief contracts. The role focuses on supporting people with intellectual disabilities in a person-centred, inclusive setting across Limerick.

Ideal candidates will hold a Full clean Irish driving licence, be proficient in English, and have a minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support. Experience with disability and complex needs is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Previous experience working with individuals with Disability and complex needs
• Desire to support People Live their Best Lives
• The ability to be flexible and creative

Skills

Full clean Driving Licence

Proficiency in English

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support

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.

Skills and attributes

• Full clean Driving Licence.
• Proficiency in English
• Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent

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.

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CARE ASSISTANT

Community Residential Service, Limerick

Relief contractS

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

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• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Previous experience working with individuals with Disability and complex needs
• Desire to support People Live their Best Lives
• The ability to be flexible and creative

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Bike to work Scheme

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

"A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Limerick service."

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