Overview
Join to apply for the Social Care Worker Residential Services role at Avista. Avista is a progressive organisation providing Day, Residential and Respite supports to Children and Adults across 3 Regions. The organisation is committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based, socially inclusive manner.
Position
Social Care Worker (Permanent Full Time / Part Time / Relief Contract) – Avista Community Residential Roscrea, North Tipperary / South Offaly.
Salary
€40,351 – €56,650 (LSI). Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
* Support people to live their best lives, develop skills and competencies, and participate in identified areas of interest.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
* QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent; eligible for CORU registration.
* Up-to-date CORU registration or confirmation of application submitted to CORU.
* Full, clean Irish manual driving licence.
* Experience of working with people who have intellectual disabilities and behaviours of concern.
Desirable
* Holistic, person-centred approach; awareness of New Directions.
* Willingness to help individuals develop skills and competencies in areas of interest and learning.
Application & Closing Date
Please submit a Cover Letter and CV via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to CNM3 office at 086 8377941.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 16 September 2025. Interviews will take place 6 October 2025. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early if sufficient applications are 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.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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