CARE ASSISTANT in Roscrea
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026
About the Role
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with 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.
Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification.
- Full clean manual Irish driving license.
- Proficiency in the English language.
Desirable:
- Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
- 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
Location: Roscrea, North Tipperary/South Offaly
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time, Relief
Salary: €34,881 - €48,434* (LSI). *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Closing Date: 20 Nov 2026
How to Apply
Please submit CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Catherine Moyles Tel: 087 9114639
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Care Assistant role?
- A minimum of a Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or higher equivalent comparable qualification is required.
- What is the location of the Care Assistant role?
- The role is based in Roscrea, North Tipperary/South Offaly.
- What type of contract is this Care Assistant role?
- The contract is permanent, part-time, and relief.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 20 Nov 2026.
- Who can I contact for more information?
- Informal enquiries can be made to Catherine Moyles at Tel: 087 9114639.