Support Worker Adult DAY Services

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 ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SUPPORT WORKER

ADULT DAY SERVICES, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE DUBLIN

PERMANENT- PART-TIME CONTRACT

35 Hours per Week

Salary: € 32,199- €45,484 *(LSI)

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

REQ: 26885

Essential:

• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.

Desirable:

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification.

• Full clean manual Irish driving license or the agreement to pass test within 9 month probation period.

• 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.

• Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

 Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

 Supportive and innovative working environment.

 Comprehensive Pension Scheme

 Generous annual leave entitlement

Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to

Karina Waters, Day Service Manager on 0858769412

Jennifer Duffy, Day Service Manager on 0871247973

Closing date for receipt of applications: 22.10.2024

Interviews will take place 05.11.2024

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.