Social Care Worker, Residential

St. Michael’s House are recruiting a Social Care Worker for an community residential service for adults with intellectual disability and autism.

Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts Available

Centrally located in North Dublin - Collins Avenue Dublin 9

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 candidates will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service for two 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 service users.

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 or
• Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT National University of Ireland or
• A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award

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 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €38,070 – point 14; € 53,906 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 Marcella Ryan - Service Manager on marcella.ryan@smh.ie

To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 15th of May 2024

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

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