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 ADVERTISEMENTAPPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:SOCIAL CARE WORKERADULT DAY SERVICES, ST VINCENT'S CENTRE NAVAN ROADPERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (35HPW)Salary: € 40, ,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· Must have full automatic or manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement· Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.Desirable:· To adopt a holistic and person-centred approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives.· To have knowledge of New Directions.· Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency frameworkREQ:88194Why work with us?Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.Supportive and innovative working environment.Comprehensive Pension SchemeGenerous annual leave entitlementPaid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay schemeBike to work SchemeTax Saver Travel SchemePlease submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: Informal enquiries to: Karina Waters, Day Service Manager, Tel: orJennifer Duffy, Day Service Manager, Tel: Closing date for receipt of applications 17thNovember 2025.Interviews will take place: week beginning 4thDecember2025"A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Dublin service."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 RequestsAvista is an equal opportunities employer.