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.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

DAY SERVICES, ROSCREA

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).

Salary: €39,951 -€56,089 * (LSI)

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

REF :82756

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/

· Must have full driving licence and willing to drive manual vehicle

· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability.

Desirable:

· 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

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 Service Manager Michelle O’Brien - Email: Michelle.Obrien@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 04.08.2025

Interviews will take place 15.08.2025

A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the North Tipperary/South Offaly service.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.