Health and Social Care Assistant in Dublin
- Salary
- €36,651–€45,939 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 26 Aug 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.
Health and Social Care Assistant (OT, SLT, PT) Children’s Disability Network Team. Kilbarrack and Coastal CDNT have positions. Expression of interest for part time and full time posts will be considered. These are exciting opportunities for Health and Social Care Assistants (also known as Therapy Assistants) to support the children’s disability network teams. Health and Social Care assistants currently have an established role in the work of the teams, supporting children and their families.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have the following:
- Essential Criteria
- Possess a relevant health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in:
- Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or
- Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice
- Knowledge and understanding of children’s disability services.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook
- Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical service
- Experience working directly with child/ young persons to develop life skills to support overall wellbeing.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
- Experience of digital healthcare records and databases.
Details
Salary: €36,651–€45,939 per year
Closing date: 26 Aug 2026
Location: Dublin
Contract type: Full-time, Part-time
How to Apply
To apply: please email both your cover letter and a copy of your CV via Rezoomo. Your CV and cover letter should clearly outline your eligibility as per the essential and desirable criteria. Job descriptions are available from the HR Department. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. Informal Inquiries: Sinead English, Childrens Disability Network Manager: sinead.english@smh.ie
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Health and Social Care Assistant role?
- A relevant health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) with minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Practice.
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- Experience of working in a clinical service, experience working directly with children to develop life skills, experience working as part of a team, a full clean driving licence, and experience of digital healthcare records and databases.
- How do I apply for the Health and Social Care Assistant position?
- Email your cover letter and CV via Rezoomo, clearly outlining your eligibility as per the essential and desirable criteria. Job descriptions are available from the HR Department.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 26 Aug 2026