SOCIAL CARE WORKER

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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

CHILDRENS SERVICES, KILBRIDE CO. MEATH

PERMANENT FULL\-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week)

PERMANENT PART\-TIME CONTRACT (19\.5 Hours Per Week) \& TEMPORARY CONTRACTS

Salary: 41,260\- 57,789\* (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 considerer elegible for CORU registration.


• Up to date CORU registration/confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU


• Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability


• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and use of a car


• Proficiency in the English language.

• Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability


• Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern


• Have experience of Person Centred planning


• Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations


• Desire to support people live their best lives


• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.


• Comprehensive Pension Scheme


• Supportive and innovative working environment.


• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Paid Maternity Leave \& Sick Pay scheme


• Bike to work Scheme


• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Shauna Hurney, Social Care Leader, email; Shauna.Hurney@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 29th September 2026\.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

A panel may be formed from whuch current and future Full\-Time, Part\-Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

*Avista is an equal opportunities employer.*

*Direct applications only.*

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