ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE
Social Care Workers – Lorcan Avenue, Santry, Dublin
39 hours per week – Permanent contracts available
St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers for Lorcan Avenue community residential service for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Centrally located in Santry, North Dublin.
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 five 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 five 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 a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 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
- CORU Registration or be in the process of registration.
What We Offer:
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
- Employee Assistance Programme
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the February 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,851 – point 12; €57,217 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
- 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.
Informal enquiries are welcome by Elaine Brennan - Service Manager [email protected]
Closing Date: 14th August 2026 at 5pm
Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled.
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
