Care Assistant -Residential

<p>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</p> <p></p> <p>Applications are invited for the following position:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p><strong>RESIDENTIAL</strong></p> <p><strong>ST ANNE’S SERVICE, ROSCREA</strong></p> <p><strong>CARE STAFF</strong></p> <p><strong>Full Time / Part Time </strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent/Temporary/Relief </strong></p> <p></p> <p>Salary €30,775- €43,909* ( *LSI )&nbsp;</p> <p>(Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work)&nbsp;</p> <p>Req.:26000</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Essential </strong></p> <p>•Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification – Essential&nbsp;</p> <p>•Full clean manual Driving License or the agreement to pass test within 9 month probation period – Essential&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Desirable </strong></p> <p>•Previous experience of working in residential services and of HIQA regulations</p> <p>•Previous experience working within the Intellectual Disability area and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern</p> <p>•Be person centred in their approach, empowering service users to maximise their independence and develop meaningful social roles</p> <p>•The ability to effectively manage their time; work on their own initiative and as part of a team.</p> <p>•Commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their&nbsp;</p> <p>•local communities</p> <p>•Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework</p> <p></p> <p>I<strong>nformal enquiries to CNM 3’s Tel ; 0505 22046</strong></p> <p><strong>This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to fill active vacancies and to create a panel for future vacancies</strong> .</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Applications can be made to: </strong><a href="https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/jobs/" target="_self">https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/jobs/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Avista is an equal opportunities employer</strong></p> <p></p> <p></p>