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. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021). St. Michael’s House supports include Residential supports and Independent.
Description
Senior Social Work/Team Leader – Children’s Disability Network Team – Full Time, Specific Purpose Contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 Senior Social Work/Team Leader will provide quality evidence‑based service in line with family‑centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles, work as part of an interdisciplinary team, and provide clinical supervision to social workers on the team. Training opportunities and regular clinical supervision are provided.
We are recruiting for our Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michael’s House has 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack.
Qualifications
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
5 years post‑qualification experience. Expert assessment, clinical and reflective skills to meet the needs of the children and families supported by the CDNT
Commitment to the delivery of high quality, person‑centred, community‑based services
Experience of providing clinical supervision to basic grade social workers and/or students
Excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work in a self‑directed manner
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
Full clean driver’s licence and access to a car
Experience of working with children with disabilities/complex needs or their families
Remuneration
Salary scale: €71,690 – €82,693. If you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay‑scale above.
Benefits
Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Training / CPD
Application
A comprehensive CV detailing education, skills, career history, experience
A short cover letter/personal statement (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
As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application
Informal Enquiries
Elaine Sweetman – Children’s Disability Network Manager (Elaine.Sweetman@smh.ie)
Catherine Rafters – Principal Social Worker (Catherine.Rafter@smh.ie)
Closing Date: 22nd May 2026, 5:00pm
Candidate should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
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