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:
CARE ASSISTANT
ST. VINCENT'S SERVICES, LIMERICK.
Day & Night Duty
PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week).
Salary: €34,036-€ 47,454* (lsi)
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
REF
Essential:
Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
Desirable:
Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
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.
The ability to be flexible and creative.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme
ü Supportive and innovative working environment.
ü Generous annual leave entitlement
ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
ü Bike to work Scheme
ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
Informal enquiries to Philip Myers, Service Manager, Tel;
Closing date for receipt of applications 29th October ****.
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 Limerick service."
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.