An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker to join the Childrens Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Letterkenny. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, family-centred services to children and young people (018 years) with complex developmental needs. This role focuses on supporting children and families through assessment, intervention, and coordination of services in line with the Progressing Disability Services (PDS) framework. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker with a strong interest in disability and family support. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker: Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments of children and families within a CDNT setting Support families in understanding and navigating their childs needs and available services Deliver evidence-based interventions and family support strategies Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning, and case discussions Liaise with external agencies including schools, primary care services, and community supports Support safeguarding and child protection processes as required Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students where appropriate Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with CORU and organisational standards Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives Essential Criteria for the Senior Social Worker: Qualification in Social Work recognised by CORU Current CORU registration Minimum of three years post-qualification experience Experience working with children and families Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and policy Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Desirable Criteria Experience working within a disability service or CDNT Experience supporting children with complex needs and their families Postgraduate training relevant to child, family, or disability services Whats on Offer Senior-grade salary aligned with HSE pay scales Opportunity to work within an established CDNT team Supportive multidisciplinary environment Ongoing CPD and professional development Meaningful work supporting children and families in the Letterkenny community Contact Us: If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&Cs apply! #MEDAHP