Direct Support Worker - Local Centres in Dublin
- Salary
- €34,881–€48,434 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 9 Sept 2026
About the Role
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.
Direct Support Workers – Local Centres (Monday to Friday) Day Services. St. Michael’s House are recruiting Direct Support Workers to support our Local Centres Day Services – Northside (Ballymun, Finglas, Santry, Swords).
Local Centres are day services providing supports and activities to adults with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical and/or sensory disabilities. The Local Centres are a person centred service guided and supported by the standards of New Directions and through individual Cosan programmes and QQI courses. The service aims to meet the needs of each individual service user promoting independence and quality of life. The day service team are comprised of different skill mix reflecting the needs of the persons using the service. The team may include Nurses, Social care workers and Direct Support workers and is supported by the MDT.
Requirements
The ideal Direct Support Worker must possess:
- A minimum of one of the following Qualifications: Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761), Community Health Services (5M4468), Health Service Skills (5M3782), Healthcare Support (5M4339), Community Care (5M2786), Nursing Studies (5M4349).
- Experience Required: At least 1 year previous experience of supporting individuals with Intellectual disability, Experience of promoting community inclusion and active participation, Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports, Experience working with families, clinicians and other networks of support, Possess excellent communication skills.
Details
Location: Dublin
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year
Closing date: 9 Sept 2026
Informal enquires: Hazel Cadwell at hazel.cadwell@smh.ie
How to Apply
To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Direct Support Worker role?
- A minimum of one of the following Qualifications: Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761), Community Health Services (5M4468), Health Service Skills (5M3782), Healthcare Support (5M4339), Community Care (5M2786), Nursing Studies (5M4349).
- What experience is required for the Direct Support Worker role?
- At least 1 year previous experience of supporting individuals with Intellectual disability, Experience of promoting community inclusion and active participation, Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports, Experience working with families, clinicians and other networks of support, Possess excellent communication skills.
- What are the benefits of working at St. Michael’s House?
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental*), Premium Payments (Frontline staff), Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Generous Annual Leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Training / CPD, Career Progression.
- What is the salary range for the Direct Support Worker role?
- €34,881–€48,434 per year.
- How do I apply for the Direct Support Worker role?
- To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com.