Principal Social Worker – Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Children’s Services, Dublin
Salary: €80,299 - €98,506. Salary subject to relevant public sector experience and pro-rated for hours of work.
Essential
* A NQSW or equivalent professional social worker qualification
* 5 years post-qualification social work experience with depth and breadth in services for children and young people with a disability
* Registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and active CPD Portfolio
* Permit to work in the Republic of Ireland
* Full clean driving licence and use of a car
* A demonstrated ability to ensure high standards in the delivery of a quality social work service for people with a disability
* Good knowledge and ability in management, organising and planning
* Ability to provide leadership, supervision, and a high standard of professional ability
* Initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service development and improvement
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues, supported individuals and families
* Ability to motivate and support teams to optimise service delivery and promote change management initiatives
* Certificate of completion for the Children First e-learning module and safeguarding experience
Desirable
* Level 3 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework
Other information
* REF: 86603
* Closing date for receipt of applications: 17 October 2025
* Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received
Why work with us?
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* Supportive and innovative working environment
* Comprehensive pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Paid maternity leave and sick pay scheme
* Bike to work scheme
* Tax saver travel scheme
Please submit a cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Liam Callaghan, Service Manager, Tel: 0879829513 or Liam Keogh, Head of Social Work / Principal Social Worker, email: liam.keogh@avistaclg.ie
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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