Social Care Worker

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite support 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 (Dublin Service)/ Glenmaroon

Permanent :39HPW

Part Time :19.5HPW

Salary:€40,351- €56,650* (*LSI )

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

Ref: 95654

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
• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and with those who have behaviours of concern.
• Have proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best live
• An awareness of HIQA regulation and New Directions,
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
• Have experience of working with behaviours of Concern and complex care needs

We are currently in the process of reconfiguration in Glenmaroon to include a number of established community residential houses, coming under the governance of Glenmaroon.. An exciting opportunity exists to join our CRS

houses in the role of Social Care Worker, we currently have several vacancies across CRS in the Dublin area

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 CNM3 Office-Phone No: 0871325703

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12th April 2026

Interviews will take place on Monday 20th April 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 future positions may be filled across the St Louise’s service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.