Social Care Worker-Templeogue in Dublin
- Salary
- €41,260–€57,789 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 25 Nov 2026
About the Role
St Michael’s House is a community-based organisation providing services to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. This role offers an opportunity to support adults with an intellectual disability in a residential setting, promoting independence, community inclusion, and active participation.
The successful candidate will:
- Support individuals to communicate effectively and make informed decisions, exercising choice, control, and autonomy in their lives;
- Contribute to and monitor outcomes for individuals as identified in personal planning processes;
- Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family, and other supports as outlined in individual plans;
- Support ageing in place for individuals;
- Assist individuals to develop and maintain skills and engage in activities aligned with their interests.
The role is based in Kennington residential service, South Dublin, and involves a 39-hour week on a full-time, permanent basis. Specific purpose contracts may also be available.
Requirements
Essential criteria for applicants include:
- Previous experience supporting individuals with an intellectual disability;
- Experience promoting community inclusion and active participation;
- Experience providing positive behaviour supports;
- Experience working with families, clinicians, and other support networks;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Experience supporting ageing in place;
- Experience in a key working role, focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
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 or in the process of registration.
Details
- Location: South Dublin (Kennington residential service)
- Contract type: Full-time, Permanent and Specific Purpose contracts
- Hours: 39 hours per week
- Salary: €41,260 – €57,789 per year (based on HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale, June 2026)
- Closing date: 25 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
How to Apply
To apply, upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Informal enquiries or queries should be directed to Dympna Farrell at [email protected].
St Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this Social Care Worker role?
- Applicants must hold a QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) from the Open Training College, or a Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies from TUD, Institute of Technology, DIT, or National University of Ireland. CORU registration or being in the process of registration is also essential.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- The salary range is €41,260 – €57,789 per year, based on the HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale as of June 2026.
- Where is the role based?
- The role is based in Kennington residential service, located in South Dublin.
- What are the core duties of this Social Care Worker role?
- Core duties include supporting individuals to communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and exercise autonomy; contributing to personal planning processes; identifying supports in partnership with the individual and their network; supporting ageing in place; and assisting individuals to develop skills and engage in activities aligned with their interests.
- How do I apply for this role?
- To apply, upload your CV and Cover Letter. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dympna Farrell at [email protected].