Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner
Type of Contract: Full time, permenant contract
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner 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 Practitioner is a valuable member of the Children's Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.
This permanent post is assigned to one of the below Children's Disability Network Teams. Please see below for primary office locations and therapy space available to the team. Children will also be seen at home and in preschool/school.
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
* 3 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
* Ability to mentor and support existing staff in areas of expertise, promoting best practice.
* 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:
* Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within the area of supporting children with complex needs and their families.
* One year working in children's disability services.
A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the four St Michael's House Children's Disability Network Teams.
Salary scale : €61,440 - €79,126 LSI
* Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above
Location: Coolock CDNT
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
* HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
* Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Pension
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Generous Annual Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Training / CPD
* Career Progression
To Apply:
* A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
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1. 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.
* Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: 13th November 2025, 5:00pm
All interviews will be done in person
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.