Social Care Worker & Direct Support Worker
St Michael's House
Dublin, County Dublin
Job details
Job type
Full-time and Part time positions available
St. Michael’s House, Ballygall, Dublin 11
St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers and Direct Support Workers for a community residential service for three young people with intellectual disability and autism.
Centrally located in Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
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 three young 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 three young 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 person centred planning, a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
Knowledge and application of HIQA standards
Excellent communication skills.
A full clean driver’s licence and be willing to drive as part of your role.
Essential Qualification required for Social Care Workers

• QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College

• Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland;

Essential Qualification required for Direct Support Workers
. The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the
Qualifications required:
Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
Community Health Services (5M4468)
Health Service Skills (5M3782)
Healthcare Support (5M4339)
Community Care (5M2786)
Nursing Studies (5M4349)
Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; €38,070 – point 14; €53,906 per annum based on working a 39 hour working week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.
Salary Scale – Direct Support Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE consolidated Care Assistant (Disability) pay scale; point 1 – €31,880 – point 15 €45,034 per annum based on working a 39 hour working week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.
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Closing Date: 27th September 2024