Senior Social Worker

Allied Health/Nursing; Donegal; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior-grade salary aligned with HSE pay scales

Ongoing CPD and professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary environment

Job summary

A leading health services organization in Letterkenny is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT). This role involves providing psychosocial assessments and family support for children with complex needs. The ideal candidate should possess a recognized Social Work qualification, current CORU registration, and at least three years of post-qualification experience. This position offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children and families.
• Support families in understanding their child's needs.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and support strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Report-writing skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualification in Social Work recognised by CORU

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker to join the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Letterkenny.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, family-centred services to children and young people (0–18 years) with complex developmental needs. This role focuses on supporting children and families through assessment, intervention, and coordination of services in line with the Progressing Disability Services (PDS) framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker with a strong interest in disability and family support.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker:

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children and families within a CDNT setting
• Support families in understanding and navigating their child’s needs and available services
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and family support strategies
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, and case discussions
• Liaise with external agencies including schools, primary care services, and community supports
• Support safeguarding and child protection processes as required
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students where appropriate
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with CORU and organisational standards
• Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Essential Criteria for the Senior Social Worker:

• Qualification in Social Work recognised by CORU
• Current CORU registration
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience
• Experience working with children and families
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and policy
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a disability service or CDNT
• Experience supporting children with complex needs and their families
• Postgraduate training relevant to child, family, or disability services

What’s on Offer

• Senior-grade salary aligned with HSE pay scales
• Opportunity to work within an established CDNT team
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Meaningful work supporting children and families in the Letterkenny community

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