St Michaels House - Social Care Worker - Foxes Lane (Disability) 99912

St Michaels House - Social Care Worker - Foxes Lane (Disability)

Grade: Social Care Worker 3029 - Section 38

Location: Foxes Lane - Raheny, Dublin 5

County: Dublin North

Contract type: Permanent Whole time

About the role

St. Michael's House is recruiting Social Care Workers for a residential service in Foxes Lane - Raheny, Dublin 5. The role involves supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism, facilitating daily living activities, promoting independence, and contributing to a person centred care plan. You will work closely with the Social Care Leader, multidisciplinary team and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high standard care and support to service users.
• Support service users with daily living requirements and key working to help achieve their goals.
• Implement positive behaviour support plans.
• Maintain accurate administration documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and families.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans.
• Experience in a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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 from an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland.
• Level 7 awards for Social Care Worker posts accepted if approved by CORU for registration.
• CORU Registration or in the process of registration.
• Recognition of qualification by CORU under Section 91.

What We Offer

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental), salary €40,351 - €56,650 per annum based on 39 hour week, point 1 being entry level.
• 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.

St. Michael's House is an Equal Opportunities Employer.