Social Work Team Lead - Child & Family Services

PE Global; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global Healthcare is seeking experienced Social Work Team Leaders for permanent positions across Cork, Kerry and Tipperary. You will lead and support frontline Social Workers, ensuring high-quality, child-centred services and compliance with professional standards.

These roles offer career progression within a well-established environment, with opportunities to influence service development and strengthen interagency collaborations while mentoring staff and guiding casework in line with CORU

Qualifications

• Recognised professional Social Work qualification.
• CORU registration and eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Significant post-qualification experience in social work.
• Proven leadership, supervision or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of child protection and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership, supervision and support to a team of Social Workers.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality, child-centred social work services.
• Ensure practice aligns with legislation, policies and professional standards.
• Support staff development through supervision and performance management.
• Manage workloads, resources and service priorities.
• Promote interagency collaboration and effective multi-disciplinary working.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, reporting and compliance.
• Contribute to service development and positive outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CORU registration

Job description

PE Global Healthcare is seeking experienced Social Work Team Leaders for permanent positions across Cork, Kerry and Tipperary. You will lead and support frontline Social Workers, ensuring high-quality, child-centred services and compliance with professional standards.

These roles offer career progression within a well-established environment, with opportunities to influence service development and strengthen interagency collaborations while mentoring staff and guiding casework in line with CORU