Direct Support Worker - Riverside Day Service

Direct Support Worker - Riverside Day Service

• Priorswood, Dublin 17, Ireland
• Full time, Part-time
• Closing date: June 4, 2026 4:00 PM

Skills and attributes

• Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities
• Experience working in Social Care ideally in ID services
• Fully registered or in the process of registration with CORU

Description

St. Michael's House are recruiting a Direct Support Worker for a community based day service for 12 adults with intellectual disabilities. Full Time and Part Time permanent Contracts available. Located in Belcamp Lane, Dublin 17. The successful candidate will be part of a highly skilled creative and motivated multidisciplinary team who provides support to 12 men and women in a day service setting in line with New Directions. The team in Riverside 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 Riverside team and the multidisciplinary team supports. Supports are provided on a 2:1 and 1:1 to one ratios and larger group ratios as well as outreach services. 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.
• A full clean driver's licence and be willing to drive as part of your role.
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Qualifications required

• Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
• Community Health Services (5M4468)
• Health Service Skills (5M3782)
• Community Care (5M2786)

What We Offer

• Paid Maternity Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career Progression

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale (point 1; €34,036- point 14; €47,454 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.

St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.