Social Care Worker

Dublin
€40,351-56,650 per year
Permanent
Part-time

22 hours 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 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 ADVERTISEMENTAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:SOCIAL CARE WORKERRiverside/Bealach Beag/ Clonsilla, Dublin 15Permanent Contract – 39 Hpw&Part Time Contract - 19:5 HpwSalary: €40,351- € 56,650 (*LSI)*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.Essential:· Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link:· Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU· Must have full manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability.Desirable:· To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives.· Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge.· 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.Ref:ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.ü Supportive and innovative working environment.ü Comprehensive Pension Schemeü Generous annual leave entitlementPlease submit a CV as application via our website careers section at:Informal enquiries to Service Manager: Eilis Madden, (01) 824 8610 / eilish.madden@avistaclg.ieClosing date for receipt of application: 17th September 2025“A panel may be formed from which current and future Social Care Worker positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”Avista is an equal opportunities employerSkills and attributes:

Experience working within Intellectual Disability area
• Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
• Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification
Full driving licence and willingness to drive service vehiles

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