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
PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (18.5 Hours Per Week).
TRAINING ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, LIMERICK
Salary:
€
40,351 -€
56,650 * (lsi)
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Essential:
QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
Full clean Irish manual driving licence.
Experience of working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.
Desirable:
To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions.
Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
REQ: *****
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 Gerard McAuliffe, Service Manager, Tel;
Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th December ****.
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 a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.