SOCIAL CARE WORKER

Avista; Limerick; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Avista, a public body providing Day, Residential and Respite supports, seeks a Social Care Worker in Limerick on a permanent part-time or relief basis. The role requires CORU registration, QQI Level 7 in Social Care, and a full driving licence. English proficiency is essential.

The position offers a salary of €41,260–€57,789, subject to relevant public sector experience, with benefits and generous leave. Applications close 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 in Social Care or equivalent eligible for CORU registration.
• Up-to-date CORU registration.
• Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

Skills

CORU registration

Driving licence

English proficiency

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Job description

REF:103910

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

Training Enterprise & Employment, LIMERICK

PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week)/RELIEF CONTRACTS

Salary:

€ 41,260-€ 57,789* (lsi)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience.

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
• CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list can be found at the below link:
• https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/
• Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles
• Proficiency in English

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.

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

Informal enquiries to Gerard McAuliffe , Service Manager, Tel; 087 647 0223

Closing date for receipt of applications 1 st October 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 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.