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.

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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

ST LOUISE’S CENTRE RESIDENTIAL HOUSES, DUBLIN 20

&

ST. LOUISE’S CENTRE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOUSES, DUBLIN 07 & 15

Permanent Full-Time (39 Hours), Permanent Part-Time (19.5) and Relief Social Care Worker Opportunities Available

Salary:€41,260 – 57,789* (LSI)

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

Ref: 104902

Essential:

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, or an equivalent qualification recognised by CORU for registration as a Social Care Worker.
• 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/
• Current CORU registration or evidence of eligibility and active registration application
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Full clean Irish driving licence & willingness to drive service vehicles.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting individuals who may present with behaviours of concern
• Knowledge of person-centred planning and active support approaches.
• Experience supporting individuals to develop independent living skills.
• Understanding of HIQA standards and safeguarding practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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 Stephanie Gartland, Email: Stephanie.Gartland@avistaclg.ie& Jennifer Keskin, Email: Jennifer.keskin@avistaclg.ie, Phone: 0871325703

Closing date for receipt of applications: 19th of October 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 current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

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

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Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Direct applications only.