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St. Michael’s House Recruitment Evening 11 March - Dublin Southside
Social Care Workers and Direct Support Workers
St. Michael’s House is recruiting Social Care Workers and Direct Support Workers to join our team. If you are looking for flexible hours, returning to work or seeking a career that fits your lifestyle, this is your chance to make a real difference.
We have part-time, full-time and relief roles available in our southside Dublin services in the following areas: Rathfarnham/Nutgrove, Goatstown, Walkinstown, Leopardstown, Churchtown, and Dundrum.
To recruit for these roles, we will holding our next Recruitment Evening on the 11th March in Dublin's southside area. Join us on the evening to meet our team, learn more about St. Michael's House, and interview for positions with immediate start dates.
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Venue: St. Michael’s House, Templeogue Enterprise, Templeogue Rd. D6WV998.
Register: For more info, role descriptions, and to book an interview slot, click here.
Walk-ins are also welcome on the day!
Bring a copy of your CV and your qualifications with you, along with a copy of your permission to work in the state if applicable. All Social Care Worker applicants must be CORU registered.
For informal enquires please email: Recruitment@smh.ie
Take the next step in your career and join #TeamSMH!
Working with St. Michael’s House
St. Michael’s House is proud to be recognised as an employer of choice in the disability sector, having featured for many years on the Irish Independent/Statista Best Places to Work list. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and engaging workplace where staff are valued and encouraged to grow and succeed.
This commitment reflects Strategic Goal 3: Valuing and Investing in Our Staff, ensuring opportunities for continuous learning, professional development and wellbeing across all areas of our organisation.
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
Ongoing Training / CPD
Career Progression Opportunities
Salary Scale
Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; € 40, 851– point 12; € 57,217 LSI pro rata per annum which is based on working a 39-hour week.
Salary Scale – Direct Support Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Direct Support Worker pay scale point 1; € 34,536 – point 13; €47,954 LSI pro rata per annum which is based on working a 39-hour week.
Applicants with no prior public sector experience will be placed on Point 1 of the scale.
You will have the opportunity to work as part of a skilled and responsive team, delivering high-quality, person-centred supports and promoting a good quality of life for the people we support.
Essential Criteria for Social Care Workers
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disability
Experience working as part of a team
Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans
Experience in a key working role promoting independence and community integration
Excellent communication skills
Eligibility to work in Ireland
Please see full list of criteria here.
Essential Criteria for Direct Support Workers
Must have prior experience of working directly with people with intellectual disabilities
Have experience of supporting behaviours that challenge and an ability to work within the constraints of clinically led support plan.
Eligible to work in Ireland
Please see full list of criteria here.
Join #TeamSMH
This is your chance to begin or continue a rewarding career in a values-led organisation where people, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.
Visit www.smh.ie/careers to view all current vacancies.