CARE Staff

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 STAFF

CHILDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN

Permanent full-TIME (39 Hours Per Week),

Permanent PART-TIME (19.5 Hours Per Week) &

Relief contract

Salary:€34,036-€47,454* (lsi)

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

Ref:83999

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.

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

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

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

Informal enquiries to Shauna Hurney, Social Care Leader, email: shauna.hurney@avistaclg.ie or

Karen Berigan, Clinical Nurse Manager 3, email: karen.berigan@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 29th August 2025

“A panel may be formed from which current and future vacancies across the 3 CDNT's may be filled .”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.