CARE Staff

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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CARE ASSISTANT

Community Residential Service, Limerick

Permanent full-TIME (39 Hours Per Week) &

Relief contract

Salary: €33,699-€46,984* (lsi)

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

REF: 98437

Essential:

· Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent

• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with individuals with Disability and complex needs
• Desire to support People Live their Best Lives
• The ability to be flexible and creative

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 Majella Shortt, CNM3, Tel: 087 609 5346 or

Jennifer O’Connor, CNM3, Tel: 087 279 4019

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.