Care Assistant in Dublin
- Salary
- €34,881–€48,434 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 31 Dec 2026
About the Role
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
Avista 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.
Avista is seeking a Care Assistant – Residential for St Vincent’s Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7. This role is available as a Permanent Full Time Contract (39 hours per week) & Permanent Part-Time Contract (19.9 hours per week).
Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
- Full clean manual/Automatic Irish driving licence.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
Desirable:
- Desire to support people to live their best lives and commitment to promoting the active engagement and participation of Service Users in their local communities.
- 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.
Details
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year (subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work).
Closing date: 31 Dec 2026
Location: Dublin
How to Apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Karina Waters @ 01 824 5325 & Karina.Waters@avistaclg.ie
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Care Assistant role?
- A minimum of a Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or equivalent is required.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- The salary range is €34,881–€48,434 per year, subject to relevant public sector experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
- What are the contract types available for this role?
- The role is available as a Permanent Full Time Contract (39 hours per week) & Permanent Part-Time Contract (19.9 hours per week).