Social Care Worker – Riverside Residential Service - Service Area 2
- St. Michael’s House, Riverside Residential, Belcamp, Coolock, Dublin 17
- Full Time Permanent Contracts available
- Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,851– point 14; €57,217 per annum based on working a 39-hour week).
- Closing date: 19th June 2026 at 18:00
Who We Are
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
Description
St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers for Residential Services
Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available
Locations: North Dublin - Service Area 2
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.
Essential Criteria for Applicants:
Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability.
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;
Level 7 awards for Social Care Worker posts will only be accepted if they are approved by CORU for registration
CORU Registration or be in the process of registration
What We Offer:
HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
Premium Payments
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity Leave
Pension
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive Induction
Training / CPD
Career Progression
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:
- A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
- 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 enquires: Eleanor Symth – 086 084 0903
Closing Date: 19th June 2026
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
