SOCIAL CARE LEADER
Elmwood
Permanent Post
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. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing personalised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers.
A permanent vacancy now exists for a Social Care Leader - Person in Charge – Elmwood, Swords, Co Dublin. Elmwood is home to 6 people + is located next to many shops, amenities + places of interest.
The successful Candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service with the Residents while working closely with families and the multidisciplinary team. The key task is to provide person centred supports within a homely and respectful environment, supporting people with their changing needs.
Essential Criteria for Applicants
- Have at least 5 years experience working in the area of intellectual disability within a community setting
- Have experience and understanding of HIQA regulations
- Have an awareness of New Directions
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a management role in the area of health or social care.
- Experience of managing a staff team and developing the team to ensure that they have the necessary skills and motivation to deliver to the highest of standards.
- Have a strong commitment to the empowerment of the service users and their families
- Excellent facilitation, leadership and communication skills
- Highly organised, motivated, flexible and ability to problem solve
- CORU Registration or evidence of Submission
Desirable Criteria for Applicants
- Must have a full, clean driver licence and willing to drive as part of duties
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- 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;
- On the CORU list of “approved degrees for Section 38 organisations" or “sufficiently relevant qualifications"
And A relevant Health or Social Care Management qualification
Salary Scale:
Successful Candidate will be paid in line with February 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scales (point 1: €57,484 - point 7: €67,130 per annum - which is based on 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.
Informal enquires to; [email protected]
Closing date: 19th August 2026
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted
To apply: Please upload a copy of your C.V and cover letter
Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role, taking into account the criteria in the advert. Remember to include a valid email as this is the way you will be contacted for interview.
