Social Care Worker - Bettystown Avenue Residential 98263

Social Care Worker - Bettystown Avenue Residential 98263

Date posted: 21 May 2026

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non HSE applicants.

Reference

98263

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Care Worker 3029

Section 38

Advertisement Type

Open to all

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

• Dublin North

Location

Located in Raheny, Dublin 5

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Responsibilities

St. Michael's House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families across the greater Dublin Area. We are recruiting Social Care Workers to support up to 6 people with intellectual disability in a residential setting located in Raheny, Dublin 5. The role involves:

• Providing person centred support and care for residents.
• Working closely with the Social Care Leader, multis disciplinary team, and families to promote independence and community integration.
• Implementing positive behaviour support plans.
• Participating in team meetings and service planning activities.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual disability.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans.
• Experience in a key role focused on promoting independence and community integration.
• A full clean driver's licence and willingness to drive as part of the role.
• Eligibility 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 TUD, Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland.

What We Offer

• Paid maternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Career progression

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the HSE revised February 2026 consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,851- point 15; €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 and experience.
• A short cover letter/personal statement (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.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.