Compassionate Care Assistant - Disability Support

We are 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and of working with people who have a diagnosis of Autism and Behaviours of Concern.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• 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.

Benefits

Supportive and innovative working environment.

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Equal Opportunities Statement

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.