Social Care Worker - Marley Court in Dublin

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.

St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area.

Vacancy now exists for Social Care Worker full-time permanent in Marley Court residential service South Dublin. This position 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 skills and support engagement with activities in line with their interests.

Requirements

Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities, Good Communication and Team work skills, Have good knowledge of HIQA regulations, Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability, Have experience of working as part of a team, Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans, 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, Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration, Possess excellent communication skills, Have experience of supporting ageing in place, A full clean driver’s licence and be willing to drive as part of your role, Eligible 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 or CORU Registration.

Details

Location: Dublin

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year

Closing Date: 6 Aug 2026 at 5pm

Informal enquiries or queries to Dympna Farrell at dympna.farrell@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

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.