Social Care Workers, Royal Oak

St. Michael’s House, Royal Oak, Dublin 9

St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers for a community residential service for 3 adults with intellectual disability and autism.

Full Time and Part Time Permanent and specific purpose Contracts available.

Centrally located in Santry , 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 candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service for 3 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 these 3 people.

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 or 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 LSI) per annum based on working a 35 hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter

Closing Date for receipt of applications is close of business 31st 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.