Social Care Worker - Local Centres North Dublin

Rezoomo; Leinster; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium payments (Frontline)

Paid maternity leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Job summary

St. Michael’s House in Dublin North is hiring Social Care Workers for Local Centres to support people with intellectual disabilities in day services. The role focuses on person-centred care, daily living activities, and community engagement within North Dublin.

You will join a skilled team delivering diverse care models, ensuring safety, dignity, and active participation in community life. A driver’s licence is preferred and eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• CORU registration or in process
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Knowledge of HIQA regulations
• Willingness to drive and hold a full clean licence

Responsibilities

• Work as a key worker, identifying supports and collaborating with the individual and family
• Deliver a high-quality service in line with national and local requirements
• Implement positive behaviour support plans
• Comply with legislation, policies and procedures set by the employer
• Report to the social care leader, participate in meetings and case reviews
• Promote rights and community integration for people using the service

Skills

CORU registered

Team work

Communication skills

HIQA knowledge

Education

QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability) Open Training College

Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies (DIT/NUI)

Equivalent qualification recognised by NARIC

Job description

Social Care Worker - Local Centres North Dublin

• Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

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), TUSLAand the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021). St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent

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), TUSLAand the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021). St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent Show more

Skills and attributes

• CORU Registered
• Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities
• Good Communication and Team work skills
• Have good knowledge of HIQA regulations

Description

Social Care Workers – Local Centres

St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers to support our Local Centres Day Services – North Dublin

St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of day service to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area.

The successful candidate will be part of a highly skilled creative and motivated teams within the Northside of Dublin.

The teams within the Local Centres provide diverse models of care to individuals who function within the moderate to severe ranges of intellectual disability. Supports offered include assisting with activities of daily living and engaging in activation within the Centre and the local community. The goal for all is to engage in meaningful activities and to be an active participant in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key duties associated with the role:

• Work as a key worker, identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family as outlined within individual plans.
• Delivering a quality service and ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with national and local requirements.
• Work in line with implementation of positive behaviour support plans.
• Work within current legislation and policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer.
• Work closely with and report to the social care leader and service manager, escalating appropriate issues and managing and finding solutions to issues.
• Promote the rights of each person within the service and create a human right based culture within the service.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in Case Reviews (ICMS) or any other meeting required to assess needs as requested by Social Care leader, Service Manager.
• The immediate reporting of any safeguarding or behaviours of concern through the appropriate organisational channels.
• Provide written and verbal reports on a regular basis on the progress and development of people who use the service.
• Work as part of a team.
• Co-operate with external monitoring and statutory inspections and implement the recommendations.
• Liaise with parents and families as required.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career Progression

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.
• 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.
• And/or Be CORU registered as a Social Care Worker or be in the process of registration under section 91.

Salary Scale – Social Care Worker:

Successful candidates will be paid in line with June ‘26 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker Salary Scale point 1: €41,260 to point 14: €57,789 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.

Closing Date: 13th October 2026 at 5pm

Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled.

Candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

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

St Michaels House is an Equal Opportunity Employer