CARE Assistant

Avista is a progressive organization, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organization is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting children with complex disabilities and their families, in a child and family centered, 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:

Care Staff

San Joseph Children Respite Service, LIMERICK

PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (30 Hours Per Week) &

Salary:€33,699-€46,984*LSI

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

Essential:

• FETAC level 5 qualification or Fully Completed QQ I level 5 in Health /Social Care
• Full clean Irish Manual driving licence.

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.

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.

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Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Free onsite car parking.

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.

Bike to work Scheme.

Tax Saver Travel Scheme.

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Baerbel Schlueter, Service Manager, email: bschlueter@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 21stMay 2025.

“A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Limerick service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.