Social Care Worker

OASIS Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Avista is recruiting a Social Care Worker for CRS, Dublin Services. The role supports children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a community-based, rights-based setting. The job requires CORU registration, a QQI Level 7 in Social Care, a clean driving licence, and strong English skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to person-centred planning and HIQA standards adherence. Join a values-driven team offering a supportive environment, generous leave, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent. The award must be eligible for CORU registration.
• UP TO DATE CORU REGISTRATION/confirmed registration submitted to CORU.
• Social care experience in disability services.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and use of a car.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience with intellectual disability.
• Experience with behaviours of concern.
• Experience with Person Centred planning.
• Awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations.
• Desire to support people to live their best lives.
• Willingness to develop skills in identified areas.

Skills

CORU registration awareness

English language proficiency

Disability support experience

Behaviour support experience

Person-centred planning

HIQA standards awareness

Desire to support people

Willingness to develop skills

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent

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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

CRS, Dublin Services

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

REF: 103445

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent. The award must be considered elegible for CORU registration.
• Up to date CORU registration/confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
• Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and use of a car
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability.
• Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern
• Experience of Person Centred planning
• Have awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations
• Desire to support people to live their best lives
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Why work with us?

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

Closing date for receipt of applications: 31stDecember 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