Social Care Worker

Avista; Leinster; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Comprehensive pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Maternity leave & Sick pay

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Job summary

Avista is seeking a Social Care Worker to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in a person-centred, community-based setting across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. The role requires CORU eligibility, a clean Irish driving licence, and English language proficiency.

Salary ranges from €41,260 to €57,789, with pro-rating for hours worked. Positions available as Permanent Full Time, Part Time or Relief.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, eligible for CORU registration.
• CORU registration or application submitted to CORU.
• Full clean Irish manual driving licence.
• Experience with intellectual disability and behaviours of concern.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

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

Job 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:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

PERMANENT FULL TIME/ PART TIME/RELIEF CONTRACT

AVISTA COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ROSCREA

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

Salary: € 41,260 – 57,789* (LSI)

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

Essential:

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
• Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
• Full clean Irish manual driving licence.
• Experience of working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions.
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
• Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework.

REQ: 104994

Why work with us?

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

Closing date for receipt of applications: 21.10.26

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

“Apanel may beformedfrom 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.