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 POSITIONS:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

AVISTA COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ROSCREA

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (30 Hours per Week)

Salary: €39,951 - €56,089 (*LSI)

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

Ref: 82511

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 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 & requirement to drive service vehicle.

Desirable:

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.

· To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions,

· 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.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at:

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

Informal enquiries to CNM3 office 086 8377941

Closing date for receipt of applications Monday 25/07/2025

Interviews will take place Tuesday 12/08/2025

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer