Care Assistant

Avista; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Sick Pay Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Job summary

Avista is seeking a Care Assistant for the Community Residential Service in Limerick. This permanent full-Time role is 39 hours per week with permanent part-time and relief contracts also available.

Salary: €34,881 - €48,434, subject to relevant public sector experience and hours worked. Essential qualifications include FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support, a full clean manual Irish driving licence, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support

Job description

REF: XXXX

Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

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

Community Residential Service, Limerick

Permanent full-TIME (39 Hours Per Week)/ PERMANENT PART TIME & Relief contractS

Salary: €34,881 -€48,434* (lsi)

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

REF: XXXX

Essential:

• Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• 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?

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