Social Care Worker

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:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER – DAY SERVICE

AVISTA TEES DUBLIN 15 & DUBLIN 7

35 HRS PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT

Salary:€40,851 – 57,217* (LSI)

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

Ref: 97278

Essential:

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU Social Care registration.
• 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 or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU.
• Proficiency in the English language.

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.
• Have an awareness of New Directions.
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
• Full clean Manual driving licence & to drive service vehicle.
• Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

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: Elaine Doyle, Tel: 087 109 3968

/ Elaine.Doyle@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is the 15th of May 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 Dublin service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.