Overview
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Purpose of the Role
To manage and develop a quality social work service for patients and families across one or more CHI sites, embracing social work principles and the current strategic goals of CHI and the Health Service Executive.
Essential Criteria
* Have NQSW
* Minimum of five years post qualification experience in social work
* Have a minimum of two years experience working in a hospital
* Possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability to discharge satisfactorily the duties of the office
* Have registration with CORU
Have relevant experience of working in a supervisory and/or managerial capacity
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Friday, 12th September 2025 by 23:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Emer Haastrup Professional Lead, Social Work emer.haastrup@childrenshealthireland.ie
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie
Onboarding and start dates
CHI has transitioned to a process of one commencement day per month for all new employees. Start dates require mandatory training to be completed at least 7 days prior to commencement. If training is not completed in time, the commencement date will be deferred to the next available date. 2025 commencement dates include:
* November 10th – Internal Only
* December 15th
Other details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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