Social Care Leader - Riverside Day Service

SOCIAL CARE LEADER

Riverside Day Service

Permanent Post

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. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing personalised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers.

St. Michael's House is presently recruiting for a full- time, specific purpose SCL post based in Riverside Day Service (Coolock area). Riverside Day service supports 13 service users both onsite and outreach services. Candidates require experience of leading a staff team in providing a high-quality person-centred Day Service based on the interim standards set out in New Directions. The Social Care Leader will typically work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. The primary aim is to provide interventions necessary to address any issues preventing the people who attend our services from living their best life.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

· 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.

· Hold a current full clean Driving Licence

· A relevant health or social care management qualification

· Have at least 3 years management experience in intellectual disabilities

· Be knowledgeable of Health Act 2007 and have experience and understanding of HSE, (2015) Interim Standards for New Directions.

· Have experience in the area of intellectual disability, autism, complex health needs, positive behaviour support, advocacy and social inclusion

· A working knowledge of Safeguarding Policy

· Possess a strong commitment to the provision of a quality person centred day service

· Be committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Salary Scale:

Successful Candidate will be paid in line with June 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scales (point 1: €57,484 - point 7: €67,130 per annum - which is based on a 39 hour working week)

Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

Informal enquires to; Alan Egan , Service Manager- ALAN.EGAN@SMH.IE

Closing date: 28th August 2026

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted

How to Apply:

All of the below documents must be submitted 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 Social Care Leader within St. Michael’s House.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify.

St. Michael’s House is an Equal Opportunities Employer.