Social Care Worker, Chanel Local Centre

St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers for a community based day service for up to 14 adults with intellectual disabilities.

Full Time and Part Time permanent Contracts available

Located in Baldoyle, Dublin 13.

St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of day service to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. The successful candidate be part of a highly skilled creative and motivated multidisciplinary team who provides support up to 14 men and women in day service setting and in line with New Directions.

The team in Chanel LC day service provides diverse models of care to individuals who function within the mild to moderate ranges of intellectual disability and some who have a dual diagnosis in mental health. There is a strong link between the Baldoyle team and the St. Michael’s House Candidate Information Booklet – Social Care Worker Page | 6 multidisciplinary team. Supports are provided on a 1:1 ratios and larger group ratios . The goal for all is to engage in meaningful activities and be an active participant in the community.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

• Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism.
• 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
• CORU Registration.

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 Progression

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351 – 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 Alan Egan - Service Manager on alan.egan@smh.ie

To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter TO REZOOMO

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 27/01/2026

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer