Social Care Worker

Posted 2 days 8 hours ago by OASIS Group

Permanent
Part Time
Social Care Jobs
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Description

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

ADULT DAY SERVICES, ST VINCENT'S CENTRE NAVAN ROAD

PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (35HPW)

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

  • QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
  • Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU
  • Must have full automatic or manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement
  • Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.
  • Proficiency in the English language.
  • To adopt a holistic and person-centred approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives.
  • To have knowledge of New Directions.
  • 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

REQ: 94352

Why work with us?

  • Supportive and innovative working environment.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
  • Bike to work Scheme
  • Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

Informal enquiries to: Karina Waters (Day Service Manager) on &

Jennifer Duffy (Day Service Manager) on .

Avista 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 Dublin service.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days