Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive HSE-aligned salary

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Dublin is looking for Staff Grade and Senior Social Workers to join their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The position involves conducting psychosocial assessments and providing tailored therapeutic interventions. Candidates should have a Degree in Social Work and CORU registration. This role offers competitive pay and ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment, focusing on the mental health of children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work required.
• CORU registration or eligibility.
• Relevant experience working with children or adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Provide therapeutic interventions tailored to needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

CORU registration (or eligibility)

Job description

Staff Grade and Senior Social Workers – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Social Workers to join a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team based in Ballymun. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting children, adolescents, and their families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker

• Carry out comprehensive psychosocial assessments with children, adolescents, and families
• Provide therapeutic interventions and support tailored to individual needs
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Develop and implement care plans in line with a recovery‑oriented and family‑centred approach
• Engage with external agencies including Tusla, schools, and community services
• Participate in safeguarding and child protection processes
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical records

Senior Role Responsibilities (in addition to above)

• Manage a complex caseload and provide clinical leadership within the team
• Support and supervise junior staff and students
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide specialist input into complex cases and multidisciplinary decision‑making

Requirements for the Social Worker

• Degree in Social Work
• CORU registration (or eligibility)
• For Staff Grade: relevant experience working with children, adolescents, or mental health services
• For Senior Grade: minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience
• Experience in CAMHS or child and adolescent services desirable
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience in child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge of relevant mental health and social care legislation
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

What’s on Offer

• Competitive HSE‑aligned salary
• Opportunity to work within a specialist CAMHS team
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Valuable experience in child and adolescent mental health