Senior Social Work Practitioner 106071

Health Service Executive; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE Pay Scale

Premium Payments

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension

Cycle to Work

Job summary

St. Michael's House in Dublin is seeking a Professionally Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the Coolock CDNT.

You will support children and their families with complex needs arising from disabilities, working within the Children’s Disability Network Team. The post is permanent and full-time, with home and preschool/school visits, and opportunities to mentor staff and deliver high quality, family-centred services in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Social Work or equivalent.
• National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW).
• Be fully registered with CORU.
• 3 years post qualification experience; expert assessment, clinical and reflective skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality evidence-based social work for children with complex needs.
• Mentor and support existing staff within the CDNT.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver family-centred services.
• Provide services at the Coolock base, homes and in preschool/school settings.

Job description

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

106071

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Section 38

Advertisement Type

Open to all

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

• Dublin North

Location

Dublin

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

Professionally Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner Coolock CDNT Permanent, Full Time Post Part time applicants will be considered This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The Senior Social Work Practitioner is a valuable member of the Children's Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. This permanent post is assigned to Coolock Children's Disability Network Team. Please see below for primary office locations and therapy space available to the team. Children will also be seen at home and in preschool/school. CDNT- Coolock CDNM- Niamh Giltinan Office base- Coolock Primary Care Centre Therapy space- Coolock Primary Care Centre

Essential criteria:

• Degree or Masters in Social Work or equivalent
• National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW)
• Be fully registered with CORU
• 3 years post qualification experience. Expert assessment, clinical and reflective skills to meet the needs of the children and families supported by the CDNT Be committed to the delivery of high quality, person-centred, community-based services Ability to mentor and support existing staff in areas of expertise, promoting best practice. Have excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner. Have the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Full clean drivers license and access to a car

Desirable criteria:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within the area of supporting children with complex needs and their families.
• One year working in children's disability services.

A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the four St. Michael's House Children's Disability Network Teams. There may be opportunity for part time posts to share a full time post if interested parties are successful.

Salary scale : Point 1 €62,675 to Point 8 €80,716

• 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

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 17th November 2026. St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.