SOCIAL CARE WORKER

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 ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION :

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

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

ST. VINCENTS SERVICES LIMERICK.

Salary : 40351 - 56650

• (lsi)
• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience .

Essential :

QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies or equivalent the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.

Up to date CORU registration / Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU

Full clean Irish manual driving licence.

Experience of working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.

Desirable :

To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions.

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

REQ : 88412

Why work with us

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

ü Bike to work Scheme

ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at : enquiries Philip Myers Tel; 061 - 501 422 or email :

Closing date for receipt of applications : 21st November 2025.

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 Limerick service.

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

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1