CARE ASSISTANT

Limerick
€34,036-47,454 per year
Permanent
Part-time

10 days ago

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.Avista 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 ADVERTISEMENTAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:CARE ASSISTANTTraining Enterprise & Employment,LIMERICKPERMAMENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week),PERMAMENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (19.5 Hours Per Week) &SPECIFIED PURPOSE PART-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week)Salary: €34,036 -€47,454 * (lsi)*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.Ref: 84434Essential:

Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.

Desirable:

Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their local communities.
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.Comprehensive Pension SchemeSupportive and innovative working environment.Generous annual leave entitlementPaid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay schemeBike to work SchemeTax Saver Travel SchemeGenerous annual leave entitlementPaid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay schemeBike to work SchemeTax Saver Travel SchemePlease submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:Informal enquiries to Gerard McAuliffe, Service Manager, Tel: 087 647 0223Closing date for receipt of applications 8thSeptember 2025.Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.“A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across Limerick service.”Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

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