Senior Social WorkerSouth Kildare West Wicklow Childrens Disability Network Team (CDNT)Permanent Contract 35 hours per weekLocation: Kildare Town/AthySenior Social Worker Practitioner Salary Scale €61,440 - €79,126 DOEThe South Kildare West Wicklow CDNT operate a biopsychosocial model and adopted 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 provide supports across South Kildare and West Wicklow. As a Senior on the team they will have leadership responsibilities within the team.ResponsibilitiesBe responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload in the context of the overall serviceConduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a disability where requiredDetermine the most appropriate social work methods of practices that would best enhance the quality of life of the person with a disabilityInform the individual with a disability and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and servicesAct as an advocate for children and families with a disability where appropriateLiaise with Health Service Executive and relevant voluntary and statutory agencies in relation to the provision of personal and social servicesTo work as part of the interdisciplinary Team and engage in collaborative goal setting as a teamTo participate in case formulation meetings/case reviews as requiredTo contribute to the planning of the service priorities as requiredTo be fully aware of and compliant with current child protection and safeguarding legislation and local policies and proceduresRequirementsPossess a relevant Social Work qualificationHave 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) relevant post qualification experienceMust be registered with and maintain registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORUDemonstrate the ability to ensure a high standard of service is deliveredDemonstrate organisational and planning skills with effective interpersonal and communication skillsExperience of working with children and familiesExperience of working in disability servicesFull clean driving licence and use of own carBenefits IncludeGenerous 29 days annual leavePaid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)Rewarding work with flexible hoursEmployee Assistance ProgrammeContributory Pension PlanOptional Salary Protection PlanPersonal Development, Professional Growth and Career ProgressionClosing date for applications is4thDecember 2025.A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires 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 KareKare 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.Visit our website: Home | KareKare 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.SkillsSocial Work Assessment Caseload Management Interdisciplinary teamwork safeguarding