Care Assistant

About Avista

Avista is a person-centred organisation grounded in rights and focused on enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities. Its services span day, residential, and respite supports for children and adults across Dublin, Limerick, and North Tipperary.

Role Overview

Applications are being accepted for a Care Assistant within Day Services in the Dublin 15, Dublin 7, and Dublin 11 areas. This is a permanent part-time role with a 35-hour working week.

The organisation is seeking someone who is dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based, and socially inclusive way, aligned with Avista’s values and ethos and supported by quality, best practice, and research.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is €34,881 to €48,434, plus LSI. Pay is based on relevant public sector experience and will be adjusted pro rata for the hours worked.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have a fully completed FETAC/QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification, or an equivalent higher qualification. A full clean Irish manual or automatic driving licence is required, along with strong English-language proficiency. Candidates should also have experience working in intellectual disability services and with people who have autism and behaviours of concern.

Desirable Attributes

Preference will be given to candidates who are motivated to help people live fulfilling lives and who are committed to encouraging active participation in their local communities. It is also desirable that applicants are willing to help service users build skills and competencies in areas they are interested in learning.

Additional Requirements

Applicants are expected to demonstrate Level 1 behavioural competencies from Avista’s competency framework.

Benefits

Working with Avista offers strong career progression prospects, a comprehensive pension scheme, a supportive and innovative workplace, generous annual leave, paid maternity leave, a sick pay scheme, a bike-to-work scheme, and a tax saver travel scheme.

Application Process

A cover letter and CV must be submitted through the organisation’s careers section. Informal enquiries can be directed to Karina Waters at 01 824 5325 or by email at Karina.Waters@avistaclg.ie.

Important Notes

The closing date for applications is 10 July 2026. Avista may close the recruitment process early if enough applications are received. A panel may be created to fill current and future full-time, part-time, permanent, or temporary vacancies across the organisation. Avista is a public body and is subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer.