Social Care Worker in Dublin
- Salary
- €41,260–€57,789 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 6 Oct 2026
About the Role
Social Care Worker – Day Service
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.
Locations across Dublin 7, Dublin 11 & Dublin 15
35 HRS PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT
Salary: €41,260 – 57,789* (LSI)
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Requirements
Essential:
- QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU Social Care registration.
- CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/
- Up to date CORU registration or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU.
- Proficiency in the English language.
Desirable:
- Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.
- To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives.
- Have an awareness of New Directions.
- Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
- Full clean Manual driving licence & to drive service vehicle.
- Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Details
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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: Louise Kelly, Tel: 087 203 0423 / [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications is the 6th of October 2026.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- The essential requirements for this role are a QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, CORU recognised Social Care Qualification, up to date CORU registration or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU, and proficiency in the English language.
- What are the desirable requirements for this role?
- The desirable requirements for this role are experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern, to adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives, have an awareness of New Directions, willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning, full clean Manual driving licence & to drive service vehicle, and applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary for this role is €41,260 – 57,789* (LSI) subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
- How do I apply for this role?
- To apply for this role, please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via the website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
- Who can I contact for more information about this role?
- For more information about this role, you can contact Louise Kelly, Tel: 087 203 0423 / [email protected]