Overview
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 2021).
St. Michael’s House supports include;
* Residential supports and Independent living
* Clinical supports
* Day supports
* Schools
* Respite supports
* Vocational training services
Skills and attributes
* Experience in area of Intellectual Disability
* Good knowledge of HIQA regulations
Description
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, multidisciplinary 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
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans
* Experience in a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration
* A full clean driver’s licence and willingness 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
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.
Benefits of working in St Michael’s House
* Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career Progression
To apply
Please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com
* 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 enquiries: Fiona Tynan at Fiona.Tynan@smh.ie
Closing Date: September 12th 2025 at 5pm
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
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