Health and Social Care Assistant
Skills
About the role
Dublin, Ireland
Full time, Part-time
€ 36,651 - 45,939
Fluent English
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 1,953 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 May 2021). St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent
Skills and attributes
IT Skills
knowledge & understanding of the management of children with complex needs arising from a disability
Experience working as part of a team
Experience of working with children
level 5 qualification
Description
Health and Social Care Assistant (OT, SLT, PT)
Children’s Disability Network Team
Kilbarrack and Coastal CDNT have positions.
Expression of interest for part time and full time posts will be considered.
These are exciting opportunities for Health and Social Care Assistants (also known as Therapy Assistants) to support the children’s disability network teams. Health and Social Care assistants currently have an established role in the work of the teams, supporting children and their families.
The successful candidate must have the following:
Essential Criteria
Possess a relevant health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in:
o Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or
o Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or
o Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice
(at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications)
Knowledge and understanding of children’s disability services.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working in a clinical service
Experience working directly with child/ young persons to develop life skills to support overall wellbeing.
Experience working as part of a team.
Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
Experience of digital healthcare records and databases.
Salary Scales will be in line with the HSE Health and Social Care Assistant consolidated pay scale
Salary Scale: Point 1 €36651 -Point 9 €45,939
Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above
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
A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the 4 St Michael’s House Children’s Disability Network Teams.
To apply: please email both your cover letter and a copy of your CV via Rezoomo. Your CV and cover letter should clearly outline your eligibility as per the essential and desirable criteria.
Job descriptions are available from the HR Department. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: 26th August 2026 at 17:00.
Informal Inquiries: Sinead English, Childrens Disability Network Manager: sinead.english@smh.ie
As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Compensation
This Other role pays $37k-$46k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in Ireland.
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