Child and Family Team Leader
We are seeking a highly experienced Social Worker to lead our Child and Family Service team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for managing a dynamic team of social workers and overseeing the provision of high-quality services to children and families.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience working in children and families services. They will also possess excellent leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
About the Role
This is a permanent position that offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlements, and further career progression opportunities within the service. The successful candidate will also receive an excellent relocation package to support their transition to Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the day-to-day provision of the social work service through leading a team of social workers, in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker.
* Taking responsibility for a defined caseload, particularly cases that require a high level of experience and expertise.
* Developing referral procedures with other social work networked services.
Requirements:
* Recognised qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for registration with CORU.
* Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience working as a social worker with some supervisory/management experience.
* Experience and interest in working in children and families services.
* Experience and interest in working in child protection and applying relevant child protection legislation.
* Full clean driver's license.
* Police clearance for any country worked in for 6 months or more.
* Professional approach to work.
* Flexibility in work practice.
* Excellent verbal and written English.
Benefits:
* Permanent employment contract.
* Competitive salary between €70,000 - €81,000 depending on experience.
* 35 hour working week.
* Generous annual leave (30 days) and public holiday (10 days) entitlements per year.
* Excellent supervision and focus on developing Social Worker and managerial strengths.
* Further career progression opportunities within the service.
* Excellent relocation and onboarding package.
About Us:
We are a dynamic organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to children and families. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.