Social Care Workers

Social Care Worker – Residential Services (Service Area 4)

Location: Greater Dublin Area
Contract Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent Contracts Available
Closing Date: 30th November 2025

Join Our Team at St. Michael’s House

St. Michael’s House is currently recruiting Social Care Workers to join our community residential services in Service Area 4 – Nurse-Led Service, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated and skilled staff team delivering high-quality, person-centred supports in a residential environment. You will work collaboratively with Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs), a multi-disciplinary team, and families to support the wellbeing and independence of residents.

As a Social Care Worker, you will also support and work collaboratively within the team in delivering a holistic service, working within a biopsychosocial model to ensure that all individual needs—physical, emotional, social, and psychological—are fully met.

About St. Michael’s House

St. Michael’s House is a leading provider of community-based services for men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. We support over 1,950 people, with a wide impact on families and communities.

Our mission is to provide a quality, person-centred service that promotes independence, dignity, and inclusion. We are funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills.

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively 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 is required):

• QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) – Open Training College
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care
• Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies from an Institute of Technology, DIT, or National University of Ireland
• CORU registration (in progress or completed) as a Social Care Worker

For a full list of approved qualifications, click here

Desirable Criteria

• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to drive as part of your role.

Salary Scale

You will be paid in line with the HSE Revised Consolidated Pay Scale (March 2025):
€39,951 (Point 1) – €56,089 (Point 14) per annum (based on a 39-hour week).
Note: Applicants without prior public sector experience will begin at Point 1.

Benefits of Working with St. Michael’s House

• HSE-linked incremental Pay Scale
• Premium Payments (weekends, bank holidays, etc.)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Public Sector Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing Training / CPD Opportunities
• Career Progression and Internal Promotion Pathways

How to Apply

To complete your application, please:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure your application includes a valid email address.

Make a Difference

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.

Apply today and join our team in Service Area 4

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

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