Social CARE Worker

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

AVISTA RESIDENTIAL ST VINCENTS CENTRE, NAVAN ROADDUBLIN

PERMANENT FULL TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours per Week)

Salary:€39,951-€56,089* (*LSI)

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

Essential:

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

· 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/

· Full clean Manual driving licence & willingness to drive service vehicle.

Desirable:

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability

· Experience supporting a person with behaviours of concern.

· To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives

· Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations

· 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.

REQ:

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

ü Generous annual leave entitlement.

Please submit a CVas application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to CNM3 Office (Mon – Fri /9-5pm) 087 2194638 or email declan.mulvey@avistaclg.ie

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

Closing date for receipt of applications: 27th June 2025

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 7thof July 2025

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.