Care Assistant

• 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

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CARE ASSISTANT - DAY SERVICES

St Louise’s Centre, Dublin 20.

FULL-TIME CONTRACT &

SPECIFIED PURPOSE FULL-TIME CONTRACT (35 hours per week)

Salary: €34,881 -€48,434 * (lsi)

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

REF: 106454

Essential:

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Experience of working with people with Intellectual Disability.
• Full Irish Driving License and willingness to drive service vehicles.

Desirable:

• 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.
• Good understanding of New Directions
• Willingness to work mostly Monday to Friday with some evenings and Weekend work

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 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 Stephanie Gartland:

Email: Stephanie.gartland@avistaclg.ie; Tel: 0871325703

Closing date for receipt of applications: 25th of November 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 current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Direct applications only.