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

CHILDREN’S/YOUNG ADULT SERVICES

DUBLIN/MEATH

Permanent Full Time 39 hours per week / Part Time 19.5 hours per week

Salary €36,945 -€52,920 * ( *LSI )

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

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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 manual drivers licence

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 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 Liam Callaghan , Service Manager –Tel ; 087 982 9513

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

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

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30/04/2024

Avista is an equal opportunities employer