Social Care Worker

Avista; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Avista, a person-centred, rights-based organisation in Ireland, is recruiting a Social Care Worker for the Limerick area on relief contracts. The role supports people with intellectual disabilities across various services and locations, requiring CORU-eligible qualifications, English proficiency, and a clean driving licence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in person-centred planning, HIQA standards, and a commitment to improving lives in a community setting.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7+ in Social Care or equivalent.
• Award must be eligible for CORU registration.
• Full clean Irish driving licence (manual).
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience in intellectual disability.

Skills

English proficiency

Disability care experience

Behavioural concerns experience

Person-centred planning

HIQA standards awareness

Driving licence

Education

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

CORU registration eligibility

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

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent
• The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration
• Proficiency in English
• Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles

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

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

Community Residential Service, Limerick

Relief contracts

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

REF: 105816

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
• Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability.
• Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern.
• Have experience of Person‑Centred planning.
• Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations.
• Desire to support people 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 entitlement

Closing date for receipt of applications 5pm 31st December 2026.

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

"This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to fill active vacancies and to create a panel for future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies that may arise across the Avista 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