Direct Support Worker, Local Centres

Direct Support Workers

St. Michael’s House are recruiting Direct Support Workers to support our Local Centres Day Services – Northside

Direct Support Workers - (Monday to Friday) Day Services

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.

Local Centres are day services providing supports and activities to adults with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical and/or sensory disabilities. The Local Centres are a person centred service guided and supported by the standards of New Directions and through individual Cosan programmes and QQI courses. The service aims to meet the needs of each individual service user promoting independence and quality of life. The day service team are comprised of different skill mix reflecting the needs of the persons using the service. The team may include Nurses, Social care workers and Direct Support workers and is supported by the MDT.

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 Progression

Essential Criteria for Applicants

• At least 1 year previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability.
• Experience of promoting community inclusion and active participation.
• Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports.
• Experience working with families, clinicians and other networks of support.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

Essential Qualifications Required:

A minimum of one of the following Qualifications:

• Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
• Community Health Services (5M4468)
• Health Service Skills (5M3782)
• Healthcare Support (5M4339)
• Community Care (5M2786)
• Nursing Studies (5M4349)

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the February 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €34,536– point 15; €47,954 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: 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 Direct Support Worker with St. Michael’s House.

· Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquiries can be made to Hazel Cadwell at hazel.cadwell@smh.ie

Closing Date: March 17th 2026 at 5pm

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.