Social Worker
South Kildare West Wicklow Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)
Permanent Contract - 35 hours per week
Location: Kildare Town
Social Worker Salary Scale - €50,120 - €72,356 DOE
In line with the HSE National Programme for Progressing Disability Services, Kare is the Lead Agency for the provision of supports across South Kildare West Wicklow. The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT, which reconfigured in 2014, providing quality, evidenced based and family-centred supports for children and young people aged 0-18 years, who present with complex needs associated with disability, within an interdisciplinary framework, to support their development to enable active participation in community life.
The Social Worker will support children who present with complex needs associated with a disability on Kare's Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) and will work as a key member of the interdisciplinary team providing a family centred quality service to children and their families in line with the National Programme for Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young people. The duties will include direct support/intervention with children and
Families.
Responsibilities
Be responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload in the context of the overall service
Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a disability where required
Determine the most appropriate social work methods of practices that would best enhance the quality of life of the person with a disability
Inform the individual with a disability and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services
Act as an advocate for children and families with a disability where appropriate
Liaise with Health Service Executive and relevant voluntary and statutory agencies in relation to the provision of personal and social services
To work as part of the interdisciplinary Team and engage in collaborative goal setting as a team
To participate in case formulation meetings/case reviews as required
To contribute to the planning of the service priorities as required
To be fully aware of and compliant with current child protection and safeguarding legislation and local policies and procedures
Essential Requirements
* Possess a relevant Social Work qualification (applications from recent graduates are welcomed)
* Must be registered with and maintain registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU
* Demonstrate the ability to ensure a high standard of service is delivered
* Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience of working with children and families
* Experience of working in disability services
* Full clean driving licence and use of own car
* Eligibility to work in Ireland without sponsorship
Benefits include:
Generous 29 days annual leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
Rewarding work with flexible hours
Employee Assistance Programme
Contributory Pension Plan
Optional Salary Protection Plan
Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries for this position can be made to Catherine Byrne. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and satisfactory Garda vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable.
How to Apply
Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date for applications 8th October 2025
About Kare
Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred
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