Social Care Worker

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:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

RESIDENTIAL, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE DUBLIN

PERMANENT FULL TIME / PART TIME

Salary: €40,351- € 56,650 * (LSI)

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

Req:83959

Essential:

· QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.

https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/

· Full clean Irish driving licence & willingness to drive service vehicle.

Desirable:

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability.

· Experience supporting a person with behaviours of concern.

· To adopt a holistic and person-centred approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives.

· Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations

· 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. PPaid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay Scheme
• Supportive and innovative working environment. PBike to Work Scheme
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme P Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay Scheme
• Supportive and innovative working environment. PBike to Work Scheme
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme P Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to CNM3 oFFICE (Mon - Fri, 9-5 PM) 0872194638/ Ciara.sheridan@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 28th of August 2025

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8th of September 2025

“A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer