Date posted: 8 May 2026 Before you apply This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants. Reference 97470 Category Health and Social Care Professionals Grade Social Worker - Team Leader 3902 Advertisement source Section 38 Advertisement Type External Important Information The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE's terms and conditions. Health region HSE Dublin and North East County Dublin North Location Dublin North Recruiter St. Michaels House Contract type Specified Purpose Wholetime Post specific related information Senior Social Work/Team Leader - CDNT 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 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. We are looking to recruit for positions working on our Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michael's House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack. 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 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 Be committed to the delivery of high quality, person-centred, community-based services Experience of providing clinical supervision to basic grade social workers and/or students Have 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 car Desirable criteria: Experience of working with children with disabilities/complex needs or their families Salary scale : €71,690 - €82,693 Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above Benefits of working in St Michael's House HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) Premium Payments (Frontline staff) Generous Annual Leave Public Pension Scheme Career Progression Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Training / CPD Career Progression To 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. As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. Closing Date: 22nd May 2026, 5:00pm We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s) All interviews will be held in person Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer. Closing date Informal enquiries Informal enquiries: Elaine Sweetman - Children's Disability Network Manager () Catherine Rafters - Principal Social Worker () External link