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 FULL TIME/ PART TIME/RELIEF CONTRACT AVISTA COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ROSCREA NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY 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: 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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