Social Care Worker – Residential Services (Service Area 4) Location: Greater Dublin Area
Contract Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent Contracts Available
Join Our Team at St. Michael's House St.
Michael's House is currently recruiting Social Care Workers to join our community residential services in Service Area 4 – Nurse-Led Service, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated and skilled staff team delivering high-quality, person-centred supports in a residential environment.
You will work collaboratively with Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs), a multi-disciplinary team, and families to support the wellbeing and independence of residents.
As a Social Care Worker, you will also support and work collaboratively within the team in delivering a holistic service, working within a biopsychosocial model to ensure that all individual needs—physical, emotional, social, and psychological—are fully met.
About St. Michael's House St.
Michael's House is a leading provider of community-based services for men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area.
We support over 1,950 people, with a wide impact on families and communities.
Our mission is to provide a quality, person-centred service that promotes independence, dignity, and inclusion.
We are funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills.
Essential Criteria Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
Experience in a key working role that promotes independence and community integration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Eligible to work in Ireland.
Essential Qualifications (One of the following is required): QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) – Open Training College Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies from an Institute of Technology, DIT, or National University of Ireland CORU registration as a Social Care Worker For a full list of approved qualifications, click here
Desirable Criteria Full, clean driving licence and willingness to drive as part of your role.
Salary Scale You will be paid in line with the HSE Revised Consolidated Pay Scale (August ****):
€40,****** (Point 1) – €56,****** (Point 14) per annum (based on a 39-hour week).
Note: Applicants without prior public sector experience will begin at Point 1. Benefits of Working with St. Michael's House HSE-linked incremental Pay Scale Premium Payments (weekends, bank holidays, etc.) Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Public Sector Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Generous Annual Leave Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing Training / CPD Opportunities Career Progression and Internal Promotion Pathways How to Apply To complete your application, please:
Upload a CV and cover letter Attach any relevant documentation Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please ensure your application includes a valid email address.
Make a Difference At St. Michael's House, we are committed to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to live full and meaningful lives.
If you are passionate about person-centred care and are looking for a supportive, rewarding career in social care, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join our team in Service Area 4 Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Maria Deaton at ******
Closing date for receipt of applications at 5pm, 9th Feb **** Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
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Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.