Social Care Workers, ASD Specific Day Services, Balbriggan

ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE

Social Care Workers – ASD Specific day services

35 hours per week – Permanent contracts available

Abhainn Linne & Abhainn Sonas, Balbriggan

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 individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers.

Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker full-time Permanent contracts in Day Services to support Autism services, these positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability.

The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual’s independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities.

The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community.

Key duties associated with the role:

• Support each person to effectively communicate and to ensure they make informed decisions, exercise choice, control and autonomy in their life.
• Contribute to and monitor outcomes for the person as identified in the personal planning processes.
• Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports as outlined within individual plans.
• Have an understanding of creating appropriate Autism specific environments and be aware of and able to work with Positive Behavioural Support Plans.

Essential Criteria for Applicants:

• Previous experience of supporting individuals presenting with an 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.
• Have experience of a key working role, focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
• Experience working directly with people presenting with ASD preferred.
• Full clean drivers licence and a driver is essential.
• 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 TUD, 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
• Be CORU registered or have proof of application.
• For a full list of approved qualifications, please see link here.

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 June 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €41,260 – point 12; €57,789) 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

Closing Date: 29th of September 2026 at 5pm

Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.

Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled.

Informal enquiries can be made to – Marcella.ryan@smh.ie- 0871612755

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

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