Social Care Worker - Collins Avenue - Residential St. Michael's House, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9 Specific Purpose Contract Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €38,951– point 14; €54,989 per annum based on working a 39-hour week). Fluent English Closing date: 3rd January 2025 at 17:00 Who We Are St. Michael's House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area.
It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members.
St. Michael's House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills.
(Figures from 1st May 2021).St.
Michael's House supports include; Residential supports and Independent living, Clinical supports, Day supports, Schools, Respite supports and Vocational training services.
Skills and attributes Social Care Teamwork Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities Description St. Michael's House is presently recruiting for Specific Purpose Contract – Social Care Worker based in Collins Avenue, Dublin 9 a community residential service for adults with intellectual disability and autism.
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 living in the greater Dublin area.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service for two 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 five people.
Essential Criteria for Applicants Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability. 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 Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an 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. Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated October 2024 Social Care Worker pay scale point 1: €38,951 – point 14: €54,989 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: Upload a CV and cover letter to complete your application.
Closing Date: 3rd of January 2025 at 5pm.
Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.
Please Note: You can expect to receive emails from us at the relevant stages notifying you to check your email for campaign updates. We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for interview dates etc.
Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by St. Michael's House. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Informal enquires: Informal enquiries can be made to – Caroline Flynn- ******
St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.