Care Staff

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

5 days ago

Who We Are:We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.Description: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 STAFFClonsilla(Day Service)Permanent Contract (39 HPW)Permanent Part Time Contract (19.5 HPW)Salary: € 34,036-€ 47,454* (lsi)*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.Ref: 84738Essential:

Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
Full clean manual Irish driving licence ,requirement to drive Service vehicles
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.

Desirable:

Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and behaviours of concern.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.ü Comprehensive Pension Schemeü Supportive and innovative working environment.ü Generous annual leave entitlementü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay schemeü Bike to work Schemeü Tax Saver Travel SchemePlease submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:Informal enquiries to Eilis Madden , Service Manager, Tel; (01) 824 8610 / eilish.madden@avistaclg.ieClosing date for receipt of applications 12thSeptember 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 the Clonsilla service.”Avista is an equal opportunities employer.Skills and attributes:

Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent
Full driving licence and willingness to drive service vehiles

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