Professionally Qualified Social Work Team LeaderFull Time PostChildren's Disability Network Team – Coolock CDNTThis is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Team Leader to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities.The Social Work team Leader is a valuable member of the Children's Disability Network Team who will provide quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. The Team Leader will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and will also provide clinical supervision to social workers on the team.There will be opportunities for training, and regular clinical supervision is provided.This permanent post is assigned to the Coolock Children's Disability Network Team, located in the HSE Coolock Primary Care office.,The successful candidate must have the following:Essential criteria:Degree or Masters in Social Work or equivalent,National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW)Be fully registered with CORU5 years post qualification experience. Expert assessment, clinical and reflective skills to meet the needs of the children and families supported by the CDNTBe committed to the delivery of high quality, person-centred, community-based servicesExperience of providing clinical supervision to basic grade social workers and/or studentsHave excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner.Have the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.Full clean drivers license and access to a carDesirable criteria:Experience of working with children with disabilities/complex needs or their familiesSalary scale : €70,980 - €81,874 LSIShould you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale aboveTo Apply:A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michael's House.Informal enquiries are welcomed by Niamh Giltinan, Coolock Children's Disability Manager, and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker, Closing date: 31st October 2025, 5:00pmCandidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.