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

Community Residential Service, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE DUBLIN

PERMANENT FULL TIME CONTRACT (39HPW)

PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (35HPW)

Salary:€ 40,351 -56,650* (LSI)

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

Req: 87151

Essential:

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

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

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

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.

Desirable:

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

· 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.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• 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 Monica Griffin monica.griffin@avistaclg.ie 0872194638

Closing date for receipt of applications 29thOctober 2025.

Interviews will take place: week beginning 10thNovember2025

“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