Avista Overview
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to 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, underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
Job Advertisement
Position: Social Care Worker
Contract: Permanent Full‑time (39 hours per week)
Location: St. Vincents Services, Limerick
Salary: €40,351 – €56,650 (subject to relevant public sector experience)
Essential 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 application submission to CORU
* Full clean Irish manual driving licence
* Experience working in the area of intellectual disability and individuals with behaviours of concern
Desirable
* Holistic and person‑centred approach to support people to live their best lives and awareness of New Directions
* Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies in identified areas of interest and learning
Benefits
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Supportive and innovative working environment
* Comprehensive pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Paid maternity leave and sick pay scheme
* Bike to work scheme
* Tax saver travel scheme
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV via the careers section on our website. To start the application click the “Continue to Application” or “Login/Register to apply” button below.
Informal enquiries: Philip Myers, Tel; or email.
Closing Date
21st November 2025
Additional Information
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.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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