Social Care Worker

Social Care Worker

St Michael's House

Dublin, County Dublin

Job details

Job type

Full-time and Part time position available

St. Michael’s House, Ballygall, Dublin 11

St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Worker for a community residential service for three young people with intellectual disability and autism.

Centrally located in Glasnevin, Dublin 11.

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.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism.

Have experience of working as part of a team.

Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans

Have experience of person centred planning, a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.

Knowledge and application of HIQA standards

Excellent communication skills.

A full clean driver’s licence and be willing to drive as part of your role.

Essential Qualification required for Social Care Workers

· 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.

Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; €38,951– point 14; €54989 per annum based on working a 39 hour working week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

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Closing Date: Friday 1st November 2024

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