Social Care Worker

Avista provide Residential and Day Services to people with an Intellectual Disability. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with 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

Applications are invited for the following positions:

SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

TEES Dublin

Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week / Part Time/ Relief Post.

Salary €36,945 -€52,720 * ( *LSI )

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

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Fixed Annual Leave there is standardised service closures throughout the year in place in TEES.

Essential

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. – Essential

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/

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence - Desirable

• Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability -Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern - Desirable

• Have experience of Person-Centred planning and an awareness of New Directions

• 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, Our Benefits include:

·Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

· Supportive and innovative working environment

· Comprehensive Pension Scheme

· Generous annual leave entitlement

· Free onsite car parking

· Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme ·

· Bike to work Scheme

· Tax Saver Travel Scheme

· Family friendly policies

· Access to Health Service Staffs Credit Union

· Continuous Professional Development

Informal enquiries to Louise Kelly Day Service Manager

Tel: 087 2030423 or email : louise.kelly@avistaclg.ie

“A panel may be formed from which current and future Social Care Worker positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”

Applications can be made to: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Interviews will take place will take place on a regular basis.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer