Overview
We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin.
Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.
Description
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
Avista 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:
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
(Individual Support Staff)
AVISTA DAY SERVICES ROSCREA
NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY
PERMANENT, PART TIME, RELIEF CONTRACT
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Applicants
Applicants should:
Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification.
Full clean Manual driving licence & to drive service vehicle.
Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.
To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
Supportive and innovative working environment.
Generous annual leave entitlement
Bike to work Scheme
Please submit a
CV
and cover letter as application via our website careers section at:
Informal enquiries to Catherine Moyles Tel: ***********
"A panel may be formed from which current and future Care Staff positions may be filled across the Roscrea Day Services."
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
#J-*****-Ljbffr