Overview
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.
Position
Job Advertisement for the following position: Social Care Worker
Location: Riverside/Bealach Beag, Clonsilla, Dublin 15
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week (Full-time); Part-time options available at 19.5 hours per week
Salary: €40,351 – €56,650 (LSI). Salary subject to relevant Public Sector experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Essential
* Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/
* Up to date CORU registration / Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
* Must have full manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement
* Experience working within the area of intellectual disability
Desirable
* Adopt a holistic and person centred approach to support people to live their best lives
* Knowledge of HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge
* 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
* Supportive and innovative working environment
* Comprehensive Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
How to apply
Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal inquiries to Service Manager: Eilis Madden, (01) 824 8610 / eilish.madden@avistaclg.ie
This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to fill active vacancies and to create a panel for future vacancies that may arise across the Clonsilla service. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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