Posted 28 June, 2026
Care Assistant
Avista
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1136987231
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.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
CARE ASSISTANT - DAY SERVICES
DUBLIN 15, DUBLIN 7, DUBLIN 11 AREAS
PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (35 HRS PER WEEK)
Salary: € 34,881 -€ 48,434 * (lsi)
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
REF: 100165
Essential:
Desirable:
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Karina Waters @ 01 824 5325 & @[email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th of July 2026
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
"A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled."
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
CARE ASSISTANT - DAY SERVICES
DUBLIN 15, DUBLIN 7, DUBLIN 11 AREAS
PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (35 HRS PER WEEK)
Salary: € 34,881 -€ 48,434 * (lsi)
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
REF: 100165
Essential:
- Minimum of Fully Completed FETAC/QQI level 5 in Healthcare qualification or (higher) equivalent comparable qualification.
- Full clean manual/Automatic Irish driving licence.
- 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.
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
- Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
- Comprehensive Pension Scheme
- Supportive and innovative working environment.
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
- Bike to work Scheme
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Karina Waters @ 01 824 5325 & @[email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th of July 2026
Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
"A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled."
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
