Social Care Worker

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

5 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: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, 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 three young 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 IrelandEssential 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 Irelandor· CORU RegistrationSalary 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· HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)· Premium Payments (Frontline staff)· Sick Pay Scheme· Paid Maternity Leave· Pension· Cycle to Work Scheme· Generous Annual Leave· Employee Assistance Programme· Training / CPD· Career ProgressionTo 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.· 2. 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 enquires: Fiona Tynan at Fiona.Tynan@smh.ieClosing Date: September 12th 2025 at 5pmCandidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.Skills and attributes:

Exp in area of Intellectual Disability
Have good knowledge of HIQA regulations

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