Social Care Worker (focus on Autism service provision) in Dublin
- Salary
- €41,260–€57,789 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 20 Oct 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.
Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker full-time Permanent contracts in Day Services to support Autism services in Glasnevin area.
These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability. The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual’s independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities.
The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community.
Requirements
Essential Criteria for Applicants: Previous experience of supporting individuals presenting with an 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, Have experience of implementing positive behaviour support programmes, Have experience of a key working role, focusing on promoting independence and community integration, Experience working directly with people presenting with ASD preferred, Full clean drivers licence and a driver is essential.
Details
Location: Glasnevin area, Dublin
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year
Closing date: 20 Oct 2026
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.
A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., 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 Social Care Worker with St. Michael’s House.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Informal enquires: Sinead Keating at [email protected] or 087 2344981
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the core values of the service?
- The core values of the service are person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 20 Oct 2026.
- What are the key duties of the role?
- Key duties include supporting individuals to communicate effectively, contributing to and monitoring outcomes for the person, identifying supports and working in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports, and understanding and working with Positive Behavioural Support Plans.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary range is €41,260–€57,789 per year.
- What qualifications and experience are required for this role?
- Essential criteria include previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting community inclusion, providing positive behaviour supports, working with families and clinicians, excellent communication skills, implementing positive behaviour support programmes, and a full clean driver's licence.