Overview
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
CARE ASSISTANT
Day Services, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE DUBLIN
PERMANENT, PART TIME, RELIEF CONTRACT
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
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Requirements
* Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification.
* Full clean Irish manual 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.
How to apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
Informal enquiries to Karina Waters, Service Manager, Tel: 0858769412 or Jennifer Duffy, Service Manager, Tel: 0871247973
Important dates
* Closing date for receipt of applications: 7th October 2025.
* Interviews will be held on 21st October 2025
* 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 process 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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