Social Care Worker, Collins Avenue

We are currently recruiting dedicated Social Care Workers to provide bespoke, person-centred support to two individuals within their own home. This is a permanent position offering both full-time and part-time hours.

The role involves delivering high-quality care tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each individual, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.

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 Caroline Flynn - Service Manager on caroline.flynn@smh.ie

To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter TO REZOOMO

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 13/02/2026

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

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer