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

Community Residential Service, Limerick

Permanent Full-Time (39 Hours Per Week)/ Permanent Part-Time &

Relief contracts

Salary:€41,260-€57,789* (lsi)

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

REF: 105816

Essential:

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
• CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list can be found at the below link: https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/
• Full clean Irish driving licence for manual vehicles.
• Proficiency in English.

Desirable

• Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability.
• Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern.
• Have experience of Person-Centred planning.
• Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations.
• Desire to support people live their best lives.
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

ü Bike to work Scheme

ü 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 Majella Shortt , CNM3, Tel; 087 609 5346

Closing date for receipt of applications 5pm 31st December 2026.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

"This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to fill active vacancies and to create a panel for future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacanciesthat may arise across the Avista service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Direct applications only.