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 SERVICES, LIMERICK

RELIEF CONTRACTS

Salary: €€34,881- €48,434* (lsi)

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

REF: 100349

Essential:

• Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent
• A full clean driving license manual vehicle
• 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
• Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job description.

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 Saskia Hoen Service Manager, Tel; 087 109 2412or email;Saskia.hoen@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 15thJuly 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.