Direct Support Worker - Abhainn St. Michael's House, Garvagh, Sutton Full Time Contracts available Health Care Assistant pay scale (point 1; €32,699– point 13; €45,984 per annum based on working a 39-hour week). Fluent English Closing date: 31st January 2025 at 17:00 Who We Are 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.
Skills and attributes Empathy Teamwork Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities Description St. Michael's House are recruiting Direct Support Workers for a community-based day service. St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of day service to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area.
To support the provision of high-quality, person-centred services tailored to individuals who present with Autism.
This role aims to enhance the quality of life of individuals by promoting independence, choice, and inclusion while ensuring their unique needs, preferences, and strengths are met through personalised plans.
It requires active participation in delivering therapeutic interventions, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Essential Criteria for Applicants: Be knowledgeable of Health Act 2007 and have experience and understanding HIQA Regulations Must have prior experience of working directly with people who present with an intellectual disability. Be creative, innovative and be open to working on interventions in new ways Excellent communication skills. Eligible to work in Ireland Essential Qualifications Required: The candidate must have the following FETAC Level 5 full award in one or more of the following:
Qualifications required:
Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761) Community Health Services (5M4468) Health Service Skills (5M3782) Healthcare Support (5M4339) Community Care (5M2786) Nursing Studies (5M4349) Successful candidates will be paid in line with October 24' HSE revised consolidated Health Care Assistant salary scale; point 1; €32,699 – point 13; €45,984 per annum based on working a 39-hour week.
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale.
Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011).
Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter to complete your application.
31st of January 2025 at 5pm. Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.
Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.
St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.