Social Care Worker

Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability needs and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra. You will be joining dynamic, family centred, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support from team. The successful candidates will required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centred model.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

Ohana House Kilbride Co. Meath (Residential Service)

CHLDREN’S SERVICES, DUBLIN

PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 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: 27317

Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Free onsite car parking.

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme.

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 Liam Callaghan Service Manager, email; Liam.callaghan@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications 31st January 2025

“A panel may be formed from which current and future vacancies across the 3 CDNT's may be filled .”

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.