Care Assistant in Dublin
- Salary
- €34,881–€48,434 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 2 Sept 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.
This role is based at the Galvin Building, Navan Road, Dublin 7. The position is a permanent part-time contract (35 hours per week).
Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
- 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.
- Full clean manual/Automatic Irish driving licence.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Details
Salary: € 34,881 -€ 48,434 * (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 2nd of September 2026
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 Miriam Sheridan @Miriam.Sheridan@avistaclg.ie
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A minimum of a Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification is essential.
- What are the working hours for this position?
- This is a permanent part-time contract for 35 hours per week.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- € 34,881 -€ 48,434 * (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
- Where is the role located?
- The role is based at the Galvin Building, Navan Road, Dublin 7.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd of September 2026.