Social Care Worker Permanent Part-Time St. Michael's House are recruiting for Social Care Workers in 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 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 five 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Key duties associated with the role: · Delivering a quality service and ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with national and local requirements.
· Work within current legislation and policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer and support staff to ensure they are aware and adhere to same.
· Support each person to effectively communicate and to ensure they make informed decisions, exercise choice, control and autonomy in their life.
· Contribute to and monitor outcomes for the person as identified in the personal planning processes.
· Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports as outlined within individual plans.
· To promote self-development, independence and individuality of the attendee placing an emphasis on enhancing opportunities and development relating to vocational, recreational and employment needs.
· Promote the rights of each person within the service and create a human rights based culture within the service.
· The immediate reporting of any safeguarding or behaviours of concern through the appropriate organisational channels.
· Be flexible and open to change.
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 TUD, Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland;
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the March 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1;39,951 €– point 12; €56,089 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. Apply at:> Informal enquires: Informal enquiries are welcome by Hazel Cadwell- ****** Closing Date 21st April 2025