SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

Avista

  • Limerick
  • €39,951-56,089 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 24 days ago
Avista is a progressive organization, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organization is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centered, 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:SOCIAL CARE WORKERSCommunity Residential Service, LimerickPermanent PART-TIME (30 Hours Per Week) &Relief contractSalary: €39,951-€56,089* (lsi)*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.Ref: 83721Essential:
  • 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:
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 SchemePlease submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:Informal enquiries to Majella Shortt, CNM3, Tel: 087-6095346A panel may be formed from which future Social Care Worker vacancies may arise within CRS Service, Limerick.Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

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