Avista provide Residential and Day Services to people with an Intellectual Disability. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with 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
Applications are invited for the following positions:
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS
ST VINCENT’S CENTRE, NAVAN ROAD
ADULT DAY SERVICES – PERMANENT PART TIME 35 HRS
Salary €36,195 - €51,941*(*LSI)
Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work
Req.: 24644
- QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent
- The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration
And
- Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional attainments
- Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability for the proper discharge of duties)
Applicants for this position should have:
- Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability
- Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern is desirable
- Have experience of Person Centred planning and an awareness of New Directions
- Desire to support people live their best lives
- Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
- Have an organisational commitment to lead through Avista values and vision.
- Full clean driving licence essential
- Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework
Informal enquiries to Martina Feehan, Manager of Adult Day Services on 01 8245325
“A panel may be formed from which future Social Care Worker positions may be filled”
Applications can be made to: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Closing date for receipt of applications: 2nd June 2023
Candidates must be available for interview week commencing 12th June 2023
Avista is an equal opportunities employer
