Social Care Worker - Marley Court in Dublin
- Salary
- €41,260–€57,789 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 16 Sept 2026
About the Role
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. A vacancy exists for a Social Care Worker in Marley Court residential service, South Dublin. The role involves providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability, with a focus on person-centredness, community inclusion, and active participation.
The core values of this service will be person centredness, 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
Essential Criteria for Applicants:
- Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability.
- 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.
- Experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- 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.
- CORU Registration.
Details
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year
Closing date: 16 Sept 2026
How to Apply
To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com.
Informal enquiries or queries to Dympna Farrell at dympna.farrell@smh.ie.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the key duties of the Social Care Worker role at Marley Court?
- Support each person to effectively communicate and to ensure they make informed decisions, exercise choice, control and autonomy in their life. Contribute to and monitor outcomes for the person as identified in the personal planning processes. Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports as outlined within individual plans. Support ageing in place.
- What qualifications are required for the Social Care Worker position?
- 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.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- €41,260–€57,789 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 16 Sept 2026.