Social Care Worker

OASIS Group; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

Job summary

Avista is recruiting a Social Care Worker for the Community Residential Service in Limerick, Ireland. This relief contract requires a QQI Level 7 or higher in Social Care or equivalent and CORU registration eligibility.

Proficiency in English and a full Irish driving licence are essential, with experience in intellectual disability care and person-centred planning. The role offers a chance to work within a supportive, rights-based organization focused on quality of life and community

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Experience with behaviours of concern.
• Experience with Person Centred planning.
• Awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Full clean Irish driving licence

Education

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

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

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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.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

Community Residential Service, Limerick

Relief contractS

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

QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.

CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list can be found at the below link:

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.

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Why work with us?

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

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.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days