Social Care Workers

Social Care Worker

Service Area 4 (Residential Services)

Full-Time & Part-Time Contracts Available

Make a Difference at St. Michael’s House

At St. Michael’s House, we are committed to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to live full and meaningful lives. If you are passionate about person-centred care and are looking for a supportive, rewarding career in social care, we want to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, and the unique contributions of every staff member and resident.

Join Our Residential Services in Service Area 4

We are currently recruiting Social Care Workers to join our residential services in Service Area 4, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated and skilled staff team delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a home environment. Applicants must have previous experience working with individuals with disabilities and be committed to supporting people in leading independent and fulfilling lives.

You will work collaboratively with Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs), staff nurses, social care worker and multi-disciplinary teams, and families to provide holistic and responsive care that upholds individual human rights, dignity, and personal choices.

Whether you’re an experienced professional or a newly qualified graduate, this is your chance to develop your career with one of Ireland’s leading providers of disability services.

About St. Michael’s House

We support over 2,300 individuals and their families across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. Services include:

• Residential and independent living supports.
• Respite care.
• Day services.
• Schools and educational supports.
• Vocational training.

St. Michael’s House is funded by the HSE, TUSLA, and the Department of Education.

The Role

As a Social Care Worker, you will:

• Support residents in all aspects of daily living in a community-based home. In adherence to Health Act 2007 (as amended) and the HIQA standards and guidance, and the UNCRPD.
• Promote each person’s rights, choices, and autonomy in their daily life.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
• Promote community participation, independence, and personal development.
• Act as a key worker and advocate for individuals.
• Work within a biopsychosocial model to meet residents’ physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and practices to protect residents from harm.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities OR a strong passion and commitment to this area
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Experience in a key working role that promotes independence and community integration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Essential Qualifications (one of the following):

• QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability) – Open Training College
• BA (Hons) in Social Care Practice or Applied Social Care
• Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies from an Institute of Technology, DIT, or a National University
• And/or currently CORU registered or actively engaged in the CORU registration process

Desirable Criteria

• Full clean driver’s licence and willingness to drive as part of the role.

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated March 2025 pay-scale based on working a 39-hour week. Point 1: €39,951 – Point 14: €56,089 (based on 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:

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

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

Closing Date: 31st August 2025 at 5 pm

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

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