Senior Social Work Practitioner, Children’s Disability

St Michaels House; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Payments (Frontline staff)

Paid Maternity Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Progression

Job summary

St. Michael’s House in Dublin is seeking a Professionally Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children and their families within the Coolock CDNT.

The role involves working with a team to deliver evidence-based services aligned with family-centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS). Based in Coolock Primary Care Centre with home and preschool/school visits, the post is permanent and full-time, with part-time options considered.

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 to meet the needs of the children and families supported by the CDNT.
• Full clean drivers license and access to a car.
• One year working in children’s disability services.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families presenting with complex needs arising from intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities.
• Be a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team delivering a quality evidence-based service.
• Work in line with family-centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.
• Post is assigned to Coolock CDNT with home and preschool/school visits.
• Contribute to service development and future employment opportunities across CDNT teams.

Skills

Degree or Masters in Social Work

NQSW

CORU Registered

Education

Degree or Masters in Social Work

Job description

St. Michael’s House in Dublin is seeking a Professionally Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children and their families within the Coolock CDNT.

The role involves working with a team to deliver evidence-based services aligned with family-centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS). Based in Coolock Primary Care Centre with home and preschool/school visits, the post is permanent and full-time, with part-time options considered.