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:CARE ASSISTANTVARIOUS CONTRACTS AVAILABLEFULL-TIME, PART-TIME, TEMPORARY & RELIEFLIMERICK SERVICESSalary: €34,036 -€47,454 * (lsi)Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.REF: 91257Essential:Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.Full clean manual Irish driving licence.Proficiency in the English language.Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.Desirable: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.Why work with us?Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.Comprehensive Pension SchemeSupportive and innovative working environment.Generous annual leave entitlementPaid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay schemeBike to work SchemeTax Saver Travel SchemePlease submit aCover letter and CVas application via our website careers section at:Informal enquiries to Philip Myers, Service Manager, Tel; email:Closing date for receipt of applications: 4th February 2026Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received."A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Limerick service."Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.Avista is an equal opportunities employer.