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:
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
DAY SERVICES, ROSCREA
NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY
PERMANENT PART - TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).
Salary: € 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:
* Must have full driving licence and willing to drive manual vehicle
* Experience working within the area of intellectual disability.
Desirable:
* Experience supporting a person with behaviours of concern.
* To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives
* Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations
* 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
REQ:85207
Why work with us?
* Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
* Supportive and innovative working environment.
* Comprehensive Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* 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:
Informal enquiries to Service Manager Michelle O'Brien - Email:
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Interviews will take place
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 North Tipperary/South Offaly service."
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.