Direct Support Workers

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.

Description

St. Michael’s House are recruiting for Direct Support Workers for a number of community Day and Residential service for adults with intellectual disability and autism based on the Northside of Dublin.

Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts are available.

Locations include : Ballymun, Coolock, Raheny, Killester and Baldoyle

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.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality Service to Service Users. 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 the Service Users.

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:

The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the

Qualifications required:

Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)

Community Health Services (5M4468)

Health Service Skills (5M3782)

Healthcare Support (5M4339)

Community Care (5M2786)

Nursing Studies (5M4349)

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 October 2023 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale (point 1; 30,755 - point 15; 43,909 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.

To Apply: Upload a CV 

Closing Date: 5pm 21st June 2024

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer