Social Care Worker

<p><strong>Avista is a progressive organization, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organization is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centered, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.</strong></p> <p><strong><ins>JOB ADVERTISEMENT</ins></strong></p> <p><strong>APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:</strong></p> <p><strong>SOCIAL CARE WORKERS</strong></p> <p><strong>Community Residential Service, Limerick</strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent, sPECIFIED PURPOSE &amp; REFLIEF CONTRACT</strong></p> <p><strong>PART-TIME (30 Hours Per Week)</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong> <strong>€38,451 -€54,445 * (lsi)</strong></p> <p><strong><em>*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Full clean driving licence for manual vehicles</li> <li>QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.</li> </ul> <p>CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list can be found at the below link:</p> <p><a href="https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/" target="_self"><strong>https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/</strong></a></p> <p><strong><ins>Desirable</ins></strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability</li> <li>Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern</li> <li>Have experience of Person Centred planning</li> <li>Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations</li> <li>Desire to support people live their best lives</li> <li>Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.</li> </ul> <p><strong>REQ: 26743</strong></p> <p><strong>Why work with us?</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.</p> <p>&nbsp;Supportive and innovative working environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;Comprehensive Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement.</p> <p>&nbsp;Free onsite car parking.</p> <p>&nbsp;Paid Maternity Leave &amp; Sick Pay scheme.</p> <p>&nbsp;Bike to work Scheme.</p> <p>&nbsp;Tax Saver Travel Scheme.</p> <p>Please submit a <strong>Cover letter and CV</strong> as application via our website careers section at:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/" target="_self">https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/</a></p> <h1>Informal enquiries to Imelda Dillane, Service Manager, Tel: 087-1092412 or</h1> <h1>Majella Shortt, CNM3, Tel: 087-6095346</h1> <p><strong>Closing date for receipt of applications 26thSeptember 2024.</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews will be held during week commencing 14 October 2024.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Avista is an equal opportunities employer.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>“A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Limerick service.”</strong></p> <p><strong>Avista reserves the right to close the completion early should a sufficient number of applications be received.</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Avista is an equal opportunities employer</em></strong></p>