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Michael's House are recruiting Social Care Workers for ASD Specific Day Services.
Full Time Permanent Contracts available.
Located in North Dublin.
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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.
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Michael's House is committed to providing individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers.
Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker full-time Permanent contracts in Day Services to support individualised services in North Dublin.
Located in Baldoyle area
These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability.
The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality.
Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual's independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities.
The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community.
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
· Eligible to work in Ireland
· Experience working directly with people presenting with ASD preferred.
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;
· CORU Registration
What We Offer: · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
· Premium Payments
· Sick Pay Scheme
· Paid Maternity Leave
· Pension
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Generous Annual Leave
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Comprehensive Induction
· Training / CPD
· Career Progression
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the HSE revised February **** consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,851– point 15; €57,217 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.
To apply: · 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 Workers with St. Michael's House.
· Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Informal enquires: Sinead Kavanagh (Service Manager) - ******
Closing date: 10th April **** at 5pm.
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
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Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.