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

Riverside/Bealach Beag, Clonsilla , Dublin 15

Permanent / Part Time Contract :39HPW

Salary: €40,351- € 56,650 (*LSI)

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

Essential:

· Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/

· Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU

· Must have full manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability.

Desirable:

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

· Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge.

· 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.

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ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

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

Informal enquiries to Service Manager: Eilis Madden, (01) 824 8610 / eilish.madden@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of application: 28 August 2025

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer