Social Care Leader - Iosagain Local Centre

• Dublin, Ireland


• Full time, Specified Purpose Contract


• € 57,484 \- 67,130


• Fluent English


• Closing date: September 30, 2026 11:00 AM

Who We Are
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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
Skills and attributes
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• Teamwork


• + 3 years management experience in the area of Health and Social Care


• + Clean driving licence and use of car for work.

Description
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Social Care Leader \- Iosagain Local Centre
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• St. Michael’s House, Iosagain Local Centre, Kilbarrack, North Dublin


• Specific Purpose Contract


• Social Care Leader HSE pay scale (point 1; €57,484 – point 7; €67,130 per annum based on working a 39\-hour week).


• Fluent English


• Closing date: 30th September 2026 at 17:00

Who We Are
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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
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• Social Care


• Teamwork


• Have at least 3 years management experience in the area of intellectual disabilities.

Description
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St. Michael's Houseis 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. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing individualised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities, and lifestyles like their peers.

St. Michael's House is presently recruiting for a full \- time, Social Care Leader on a Specific Purpose Contract post based in Iosagain Local Centre (Coolock Area).

Iosagain supports 14 service users. Candidates require experience of leading a staff team in providing a high\-quality person\-centred Day Service based on the interim standards set out in New Directions. The Social Care Leader will typically work as part of a wider multi\-disciplinary team. The primary aim is to provide interventions necessary to address any issues preventing the people who attend our services from living their best life.

Essential Criteria:

• Be knowledgeable of Health Act 2007 and have experience and understanding of HSE, (2015\) Interim Standards for New Directions.


• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role in the area of health or social care.


• Have experience in the area of intellectual disability, autism, complex health needs, positive behaviour support, advocacy and social inclusion.


• A working knowledge of Safeguarding Policy.


• Possess a strong commitment to the provision of a quality person centred day service.


• Be committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Hold a current full clean Driving Licence.

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 or be in the process of being CORU registered under section 91

For a full list of approved Approved qualifications, please see link here.

And

• A relevant Health or Social Care Management qualification.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental\*)


• Premium Payments


• Sick Pay Scheme


• Paid Maternity Leave


• Pension


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Generous Annual Leave


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Training / CPD


• Career Progression.

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated March 2025 Social Care Leader HSE pay scale point 1; €57,484– point 7; €67,130 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: 30th of September2026 at 5pm

Shortlisting will happen on 04/10/2026 and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.

Informal enquires:

Informal enquiries can be made to – Elaine Brennan (Service Manager) email on elainep.brennan@smh.ie

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.

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies

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

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