CARE Assistant

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:

CARE ASSISTANT

AVISTA, DAY SERVICE

PERMANENT- PART TIME CONTRACT (35Hours Per Week)

Salary:€ 34,036-€ 47,454* (lsi)

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

Essential:

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.

• Full clean manual Irish driving licence ,requirement to drive Service vehicles

• Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their local communities.

• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and behaviours of concern.

• Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

REQ:88506

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

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

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

Informal enquiries to Karina Waters (Day Service Manager), on 0858769412

Jennifer Duffy, (Day Service Manager)

Closing date for receipt of applications 17th November 2025.

Candidates must be available for interview week commencing 1st December 2025.

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 Dublin service.”

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.