Social Care Worker –Northside Residential Services
St. Michael's House, Grangemore Rise, Sarto Rise, Seanna Cill, Kilfenora
Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available
Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €39,951– point 14; €56,089 per annum based on working a 39-hour week).
Fluent English
Closing date: 12th September **** at *****.
Who We Are
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 this has an impact on thousands of family members.
St. Michael's House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills.
(Figures from 1st May St. Michael's House supports include Residential supports and independent living, Clinical supports, Day supports, Schools, Respite supports and Vocational training services.
Skills and attributes
Social Care
Teamwork
Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities
Description
St. Michael's House are recruiting Social Care Workers for Residential Services in North Dublin (Grangemore Rise, Sarto Rise, Seanna Cill, Kilfenora)
Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available
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 fiv 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 five 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 an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland.
A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award.
And/or Be CORU registered as a Social Care Worker
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 HSE revised consolidated October **** Social Care Worker pay scale point 1: €39,951 – point 14: €56,089 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: Upload a CV and cover letter to complete your application.
Closing Date: 12th of September at 17:00
Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.
Informal enquiries are welcome by Sinead Kavanagh – Service Manager on
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.
Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.
St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.