St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area, supporting 1,953 people and impacting thousands of family members. The organisation is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills (figures from 1st May 2021).
Description
Professionally Qualified Basic Grade Social Worker
Part‑time, Fixed‑term 12 month contract
Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team
This is an exciting opportunity for a basic grade Social Worker to support children and their families presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical and/or sensory disabilities. The Social Worker is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT), working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. A Social Work Team Leader, Senior Practitioner and Basic Grade posts comprise each CDNT. Opportunities for training and regular clinical supervision are provided. This temporary post is assigned to the Coolock CDNT; staff will see children in the CDNT offices at Coolock Primary Care Centre on Cromcastle Road and also at home and in preschool/school.
The successful candidate must have the following:
Degree or Masters in Social Work or equivalent
National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW)
Full registration with CORU
Commitment to the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred, community‑based services
Excellent communication, time‑management skills and the ability to work independently
Full clean driver’s licence and access to a car
Experience working in children’s disability services
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits of working at St Michael’s House
Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid maternity leave
Pension
Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Training / CPD
To Apply
Comprehensive CV detailing education, skills, career history and experience
Short cover letter/personal statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered and how your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role at St. Michael’s House
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted
Salary scale: €50,621 – €73,080 LSI
Those with no prior public sector experience will be placed at point 1 of the pay scale
We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for interview dates; candidates should make themselves available
All interviews will be held in person
Candidate note: canvassing will disqualify applicants.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
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