Who We Are St. Michaels 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. Michaels House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLAand the Department of Education and Skills.
(Figures from 1st May 2021).
St. Michaels House supports include; Residential supports and Independent living Clinical supports Day supports Schools Respite supports and Vocational training services.
Description St. Michaels House are recruiting for Direct Support Workers for a number of community Day and Residential service for adults with intellectual disability and autism based on the Northside of Dublin.
Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts are available.
Locations include : North Dublin 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.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality Service to Service Users.
Working closely with the Social Care Leader, multi-disciplinary team and families, the key task is to provide positive behaviour and person centred supports to ensure a good quality of life for the Service Users.
Essential Criteria for Applicants: Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism Have experience of working as part of a team Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration Excellent communication skills A full clean drivers licence and be willing to drive as part of your role Eligible to work in Ireland Essential Qualifications Required: The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the Qualifications required: Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761) Community Health Services (5M4468) Health Service Skills (5M3782) Healthcare Support (5M4339) Community Care (5M2786) Nursing Studies (5M4349) What We Offer: HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) Premium Payments Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Generous Annual Leave Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive Induction Training / CPD Career Progression Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the June 2024 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale (point 1; 32,199- point 15; 45,484) per annum based on working a 39-hour working week).
Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.
To Apply: Upload a CV Closing Date: 5pm 30th September 2024 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.
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