Direct Support Worker Chanel Local Centre

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Michaels House are recruiting Direct Support Workers for a community based day service for up to 14 adults with intellectual disabilities.

Full Time and Part Time permanent Contracts available

Located in Baldoyle Dublin 13.

St. Michaels 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. The successful candidate be part of a highly skilled creative and motivated multidisciplinary team who provides support up to 14 men and women in day service setting and in line with New Directions.

The team in Chanel LC day service provides diverse models of care to individuals who function within the mild to moderate ranges of intellectual disability and some who have a dual diagnosis in mental health. There is a strong link between the Baldoyle team and the St. Michaels House Candidate Information Booklet Social Care Worker Page 6 multidisciplinary team. Supports are provided on a 1:1 ratios and larger group ratios . The goal for all is to engage in meaningful activities and be an active participant in the community.

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

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 August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale (point 1; 34036 point 14; 47454 per annum based on working a 39-hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

Informal enquiries are welcome by Elaine Brennan - Service Manager on

To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter TO REZOOMO

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 27/01/2026

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. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer

St. Michaels House are recruiting Direct Support Workers for a community based day service for up to 14 adults with intellectual disabilities.Full Time and Part Time permanent Contracts availableLocated in Baldoyle Dublin 13.St. Michaels House is a community-based organisation committed to providin...