Direct Support Workers – Residential & Day Services- North Side

Job title:

Direct Support Workers – Residential & Day Services- North Side

Company

St. Michael’s House

Job description

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.

Description:Who We AreSt. 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.

DescriptionSt. Michael’s 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 DublinSt. 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 autismHave experience of working as part of a teamExperience implementing positive behaviour support plansHave experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integrationExcellent communication skillsA full clean driver’s licence and be willing to drive as part of your roleEligible to work in IrelandEssential Qualifications Required:The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of theQualifications 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 ProgressionSalary 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 CVClosing Date: 5pm 30th September 2024Only 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 employerSkills and attributes:

• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities

Expected salary

€32199 – 45484 per year

Location

Dublin

Job date

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:28:24 GMT

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