Social Worker – Children with Disabilities & Family Support

Medforce; Athlone; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce seeks a Social Worker to join a CDNT based in Athlone, providing professional social work services to children with disabilities (0–18) and families, ensuring family-centred assessment, planning, intervention and advocacy for wellbeing and inclusion.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, liaising with health, education and community services, maintaining records, and upholding GDPR and CORU standards while supporting transitions and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with CORU as a Social Worker.
• Experience (post-qualification) working with children and families; disability services experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to vehicle for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of children with disabilities and their family contexts.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individualized social work support plans with the child, family, and multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct social work interventions: supporting families, counselling, crisis intervention, safeguarding.
• Liaise with health, education, community and voluntary services to access resources and supports.
• Support families through transitions (e.g. pre-school to school, school to adult services).
• Advocate for children’s rights and entitlements: services, resources and therapies.
• Ensure protection concerns are identified and managed in line with child protection legislation in Ireland.
• Work closely with CDNT professionals: S&LTs, OTs, PTs, psychologists, etc.
• Participate in team meetings and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, assessments, plans and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, CORU standards and HSE policies.
• Engage in supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional education.
• Contribute to CDNT service development and improvement initiatives.
• Support parents with advice, resources and training as needed.
• Engage with schools and community agencies to promote inclusive practices.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Medforce seeks a Social Worker to join a CDNT based in Athlone, providing professional social work services to children with disabilities (0–18) and families, ensuring family-centred assessment, planning, intervention and advocacy for wellbeing and inclusion.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, liaising with health, education and community services, maintaining records, and upholding GDPR and CORU standards while supporting transitions and advocacy.