Social Care Leader - Work Options

Social Care Leader - Work Options

Specific Purpose Contract

St. 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. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing personalised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers.

A vacancy now exists for a Social Care Leader - Person in Charge – One Year Temporary Contract in Work Options. Work Options is a large day service based in the City Centre.

The successful Candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service with the men and women while working closely with families and the Multidisciplinary Team.

The key task is to provide person centred supports, to have variety in their week and pursue education, work, sports and recreational activities in order to develop independence.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)

• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)

• Sick Pay Scheme

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Pension

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Generous Annual Leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training / CPD

• Career Progression

Essential Criteria for Applicants

Have at least 5 years’ experience working in the area of intellectual disability within a community setting.

Have and understanding of New Directions.

Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role in the area of health or social care.

Experience of managing a staff team and developing the team to ensure that they have the necessary skills and motivation to deliver to the highest of standards.

Have a strong commitment to the empowerment of the service users and their families.

Excellent facilitation, leadership and communication skills.

Excellent report writing.

Highly organised, motivated, flexible and ability to problem solve.

Eligible to work in Ireland

Essential Qualifications Required:

QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College

Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland.

Evidence of CORU Registration.

And

A relevant health or social care management qualification

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the February 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scale (point 1; €56,915 – point 12; €66,465 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.

To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.

• 2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position Social Care Worker with St. Michael’s House.

• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquires: Karen Harrold at karen.harrold@smh.ie

Closing Date: March 18th 2026 at 5pm

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

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