LocationDublinExpire Date Salary€ €72000 per annumJob RefSOCIA08515_ Social Worker – Basic Grade or SeniorRecruiting via Emerald Locums – on behalf of our clientLocation:DublinSalary:€55,000 – €72,000 (DOE and grade)About The RoleEmerald Locums are recruiting aBasic Grade or Senior Social Workeron behalf of our client, supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families across community, day and residential services in Dublin.The role is grounded in a person-centred, family-focused and rights-based approach, working as part of a wider interdisciplinary team to help children reach their full potential and to empower families to feel supported, informed and included.This position will involve direct work withchildren and their parents/carers, supporting them to understand needs, access services, and plan for positive outcomes, in keeping with national disability and safeguarding frameworksJob DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality social work practice with children and families, using a family-centred approachComplete holistic assessments, care plans and reviews, particularly for children with complex needsWork collaboratively within a Children's Disability Network / multidisciplinary teamSupport parents and carers to understand entitlements, rights, supports and available servicesAdvocate for the rights, inclusion and participation of children and families in decisions that affect themContribute to safeguarding, child protection and welfare processesSupport group work, parent training and family support initiatives where requiredMaintain clear, accurate, confidential case records and reportsContribute to ongoing service development and quality improvement initiativesProvide guidance and supervision (Senior level)Essential RequirementsRecognised Social Work qualificationRegistration (or eligibility for registration) with CORUExperience working with children, families, disability or related servicesStrong communication, assessment and report-writing skillsAbility to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary settingsDesirableExperience in disability / children's disability network servicesPrevious supervision experience (for Senior applicants)Knowledge of Irish disability legislation, safeguarding and children's services frameworksExperience in family-support approaches and complex case managementWhat's On Offer€55,000 – €72,000 (depending on experience and grade)Supportive multidisciplinary environmentOngoing CPD and supervisionStructured induction and career development opportunitiesDublin