Social Care Worker

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 ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

TRAINING ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, LIMERICK

Permanent FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37 Hours Per Week)

specified purpose PART-TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week)

Salary: €38,951-€54,989* (lsi)

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

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.

REQ: 27148

Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Free onsite car parking.

ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.

ü 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 Gerard Mcauliffe , Service Manager, Tel; 087 647 0223 or

email; gerard.mcauliffe@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 16thDecember 2024.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

“A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Limerick service.”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer