Senior Social Worker - Children’s Disability Network Team

Kare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based support organization in Kildare is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a permanent contract. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, conduct assessments, and advocate for children and families with disabilities. This role offers generous benefits including 29 days annual leave and flexible hours, making it an ideal opportunity for those with a strong background in social work and experience in disability services.

Benefits

Generous 29 days annual leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Plan

Personal Development and Career Progression

Qualifications

• 3 years full-time relevant post-qualification experience is required.
• Must be registered with Social Worker Register at CORU.
• Possess a full clean driving licence and use of own car.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise own caseload within the service.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Act as an advocate for children and families with disabilities.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Experience with children and families

Experience in disability services

Education

Relevant Social Work qualification

Job description

Senior Social Worker

South Kildare West Wicklow Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)

Permanent Contract – 35 hours per week

Location: Kildare Town

Senior Social Worker Practitioner Salary Scale – €61,440 – €79,126 DOE

The South Kildare West Wicklow CDNT operates a biopsychosocial model and adopts a Family‑Centred Approach. The Senior Social Worker will work as part of an inter‑disciplinary team to provide clinical supports to children aged 0‑18 years who present with complex needs associated with a disability and their families. The CDNT provides supports across South Kildare and West Wicklow. As a Senior on the team they will have leadership responsibilities within the team.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload in the context of the overall service
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a disability where required
• Determine the most appropriate social work methods and practices that would best enhance the quality of life of the person with a disability
• Inform the individual with a disability and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services
• Act as an advocate for children and families with a disability where appropriate
• Liaise with the Health Service Executive and relevant voluntary and statutory agencies in relation to the provision of personal and social services
• Work as part of the inter‑disciplinary team and engage in collaborative goal setting as a team
• Participate in case formulation meetings/case reviews as required
• Contribute to the planning of the service priorities as required
• Be fully aware of and compliant with current child protection and safeguarding legislation and local policies and procedures

Requirements

• Possess a relevant Social Work qualification
• Have 3 years full‑time (or an aggregate of 3 years full‑time) relevant post‑qualification experience
• Must be registered with and maintain registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU
• Demonstrate the ability to ensure a high standard of service is delivered
• Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working in disability services
• Full clean driving licence and use of own car

Benefits include

• Generous 29 days annual leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
• Rewarding work with flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Optional Salary Protection Plan
• Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

Closing date for applications is 4th December 2025

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries to Catherine Byrne.

Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.

The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.

About Kare

Kare delivers a wide range of community‑based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential.

Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred.

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Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.