Social CARE Workers

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 WORKERS

Children’s RESIDENTIAL SERVICE, dublin

Permanent full-TIME (39 Hours Per Week),

Permanent part-TIME (19.5 Hours Per Week)

Salary: €40,351-€56,650* (lsi)

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

Ref: 83998

Essential:

• Full clean driving licence for manual vehicles
• 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/

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
• Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations
• 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?

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 Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

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

Informal enquiries to Shauna Hurney, Social Care Leader, email: shauna.hurney@avistaclg.ie or

Karen Berigan, Clinical Nurse Manager 3, email: karen.berigan@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 29th August 2025

“A panel may be formed from which future vacancies.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.