St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), the National Disability Authority (NDA) and the Department of Education and Skills (Figures from 1st May 2021).
St. Michael’s House supports include residential and independent supports.
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Skills and attributes
* Communication Skills
* Knowledge and experience of working with adults with intellectual disabilites
* Experience working in Social Care ideally in ID services
* Teamworking Skills
Description
St. Michael’s House are recruiting a Social Care Worker for residential services
Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available in north Dublin - Breffy House and Riverside Residential
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. 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 the men and women who reside in the centre.
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.
* 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.
What We Offer:
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career Progression
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the March 2025 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.
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 [X] with St. Michael’s House.
* Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter to REZOOMO.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 17/11/2025.
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
St Michaels House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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