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

St. Joseph’s Centre, Clonsilla

PERMANENT /PART-TIME PERMANENT / TEMPORARY / RELIEF CONTRACT

Salaries: €41,260 – 57,789* (LSI)

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

REF: 106419

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 manual driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles
• 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 lives.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge.
• 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.
• 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/

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Informal enquiries to Moira Leyden, CNM3, 087 0648531

Closing date for receipt of applications 5pm 20th November 2026

Interview will take place on Tuesday 1st December 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.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Direct Applications only.