Social Care Worker (focus on Autism service provision)
Dublin, IrelandPart\-time, Full time€ 41,260 \- 57,789 Fluent EnglishClosing date: June 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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Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities
Good Communication and Team work skills
Have good knowledge of HIQA regulations
Description
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Social Care Workers – ASD SPECIFIC DAY SERVICES
35 hours per week – Permanent and Relief contracts available
Dublin Area
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.
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental\*)
- Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training / CPD
- Career Progression
Previous experience of supporting individuals presenting with an Intellectual disability.
Experience of promoting community inclusion and active participation.
Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports
Experience working with families, clinicians and other networks of support
Possess excellent communication skills
Have experience of implementing positive behaviour support programmes.
Have experience of a key working role, focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
Experience working directly with people presenting with ASD preferred.
Essential Qualifications Required for Social Care Workers:
Hold one of the HSE approved qualification\- see below if you don’t hold 1 of the below you will not be shortlisted. The successful Social Care Worker candidates must have the following
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.
A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award.
Be CORU registered or have proof of application.
Social Care Worker Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the June 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €41,260 – point 12; €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.
To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com
- A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
- 2\. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position Social Care Worker with St. Michael’s House.
- Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: 30th June 2026 at 5pm
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.
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