Community Connector

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:

COMMUNITY CONNECTOR

(Individual Support Staff)

AVISTA DAY SERVICES ROSCREA

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

PERMANENT, PART TIME, RELIEF CONTRACT

Salary: €34,036 - €47,454 * (LSI)

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

Applicants should:

Essential:

· Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification.

· Full clean Manual driving licence & to drive service vehicle.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.
• To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Req.:

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

ü Bike to work Scheme

ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme

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

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

Informal enquiries to Catherine Moyles Tel: 087 9114639

“A panel may be formed from which current and future Care Staff positions may be filled across the Roscrea Day Services.”

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

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer