Skills and attributes
Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports
minimum of one years experience in the area of Intellectual Disability
Description
Direct Support Workers
Swords
Full time
35 hours per week.
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 2,300 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 August 2022).
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:
* Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports minimum of 1 year experience working in the area of Intellectual Disability.
Description
Specific Purpose Contract
Locations: Swords
St. Michael's House is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team We have vacancies available across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
We are a leading provider of disability services in Ireland, offering rewarding careers in healthcare. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we have opportunities that match your skills and ambitions.
At St. Michael's House, we are committed to supporting our staff with professional development, career progression, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do. Join a team where your work matters, where innovation meets compassion, and where you can build a future while making an impact.
Your career starts here. Be part of something bigger - apply today
The successful Direct Support Workercandidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the
* Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
* Community Health Services (5M4468)
* Health Service Skills (5M3782)
* Healthcare Support (5M4339)
* Community Care (5M2786)
* Nursing Studies (5M4349)
Essential Experience Required:
Must have a full clean driving licence and be able to support Outreach activities.
* Have a minimum of 1 year experience working in Intellectual Disability.
* Experience of supporting individuals to engage in the community and active participation.
* Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports.
* Experience working with families, clinicians, and other networks of support.
Benefits of working in St. Michael's House
* HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
* Premium Payments
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Pension
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Generous Annual Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Training / CPD
* Career Progression
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with August 25' HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant salary scale; point 1; €34,036 – point 13; €47,454 LSI per annum pro rata 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.
How to Apply:
All of the below documents must be submitted through Rezoomo before the application is deemed complete:
* A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
* A short cover letter/personal statement 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 of Direct Support Worker within St. Michael's House.
Informal enquires: Miriam Sheridan:
Closing Date October 31st, 2025
Shortlisting will happen the week of 3rdNovember and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.
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.
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.
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