Social Care Worker in Roscrea

About the Role

Avista is seeking a Social Care Worker for their Community Residential in Roscrea, North Tipperary/South Offaly. The role is available on a permanent, full-time, part-time, or relief contract basis. The successful candidate will support children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a person-centred, community-based, socially inclusive manner.

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. They provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential, and Respite supports across Dublin, Limerick, and North Tipperary.

Requirements

Essential:

• QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, eligible for CORU registration.
• Up to date CORU registration or confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU.
• Full clean Irish manual driving licence.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and behaviours of concern.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Holistic and person-centred approach to the role.
• Awareness of New Directions.
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.
• Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Details

Location: Roscrea, North Tipperary/South Offaly, Ireland

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Relief

Salary: €41,260 – 57,789 (LSI) (subject to relevant public sector experience and pro-rated for hours of work)

Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and CV via the careers section of the Avista website: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to CNM3 office 086 8377941