St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high quality service for three young people.
Working closely with the Social Care Leader, multi disciplinary team and families, the key task is to provide positive behaviour and person centred supports to ensure a good quality of life for these three young people.
Essential Criteria for Applicants
Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability.
Have experience of working as part of a team.
Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans
Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
Excellent communication skills.
A full clean driver's licence and be willing to drive as part of your role.
Eligible to work in Ireland
Essential Qualifications Required:
QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College
Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by TUD, Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland
or
CORU Registration
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the March **** HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351 – point 12; €56,650 per annum based on working a 39 hour week).
Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity Leave
Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Training / CPD
Career Progression
To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to
A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position Social Care Worker with St. Michael's House.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Informal enquires: Hazel Cadwell at
Closing Date: September 19th **** at 5pm
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.