Overview
We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide Day, Residential and Respite supports to children and adults in Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista aims to work with the people we support to help them live their best lives through quality services and active citizenship in an inclusive society.
Position
Job Advertisement
CARE ASSISTANT
AVISTA RESIDENTIAL 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.
REF: 86012
Requirements
* Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification.
* Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
* Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
* Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their local communities.
* 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 framework.
Application process
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
Informal enquiries to CNM3, Tel: 0505 22046
“A panel may be formed from which current and future Care Staff positions may be filled across the Roscrea service.”
Avista reserves the right to close the completion early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
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