Social Care Worker

Dublin
€40,351-56,650 per year
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

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 2021).St. Michael’s House supports include;

Residential supports and Independent living
Clinical supports
Day supports
Schools
Respite supports and
Vocational training services.

Description:Social Care Worker - Riverside - Residential, Belcamp, Dublin 17

St. Michael’s House, Riverside Residential, Coolock, Dublin 17
Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available
Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351– point 14; €56,650 per annum based on working a 39-hour week).
Fluent English
Closing date: 12th September 2025 at 17:00

Who We AreSt. 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 and Vocational training services.Skills and attributes

Social Care
Teamwork
Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities

DescriptionSt. Michael’s HouseRiverside Residential CoolockSocial Care workersFull Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts availableSt. 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 six 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 six 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

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 ProgressionSalary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with August ‘25 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker Salary Scale point 1: €40,351 to point point 14: €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.Informal enquiries are welcome by Lisa Quinn – Service Manager on and/or Helen Leigh – Admin manager on helen.leigh@smh.ieTo Apply: Upload a CV and cover letterClosing Date for receipt of applications is 12th of September 2025.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.Skills and attributes:

Empathy
Teamwork
Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities

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