Direct Support Workers - Baldoyle Day Service
Part Time, permanent Contract
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 2,300 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 August 2022).
St. Michael’s House supports include:
- Residential supports and independent living
- Clinical supports
- Day supports
- Schools
- Respite supports
- Vocational training services.
Description
Location: Baldoyle Day Service, Dublin 13.
Hours: 11.83 Hours per week
St. Michael’s House is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team!
We are a leading provider of disability services in Ireland, offering rewarding careers in healthcare. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have opportunities that match your skills and ambitions.
At St. Michael’s House, we are committed to supporting our staff with professional development, career progression, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do. Join a team where your work matters, where innovation meets compassion, and where you can build a future while making an impact.
Your career starts here. Be part of something bigger - apply today!
The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the
- Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
- Community Health Services (5M4468)
- Health Service Skills (5M3782)
- Healthcare Support (5M4339)
- Community Care (5M2786)
- Nursing Studies (5M4349)
Essential Experience Required:
- Have a minimum of 1 year experience working in Intellectual Disability.
- Experience of supporting individuals to engage in the community and active participation.
- Experience providing individuals with positive behaviour supports.
- Experience working with families, clinicians, and other networks of support.
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated March 2025 Care Assistant pay scale point 1: € 33,699 - point 15: €46,984 LSIs pro rata per annum (based on working a 39-hour week), Please Note: Day Services operate on a 35 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:
- Answer the application form,
- Provide the relevant documentation,
- Upload a CV and cover letter to complete your application.
Benefits of working in St. Michael's House
- HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
- Premium Payments
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training/ CPD
- Career Progression
To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter to complete your application.
Closing Date: 30th September 2025 at 17:00
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.
Informal enquiries are welcome by Alan Egan – Service Manager on alan.egan@smh.ie
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.