Professionally Qualified Basic Grade Social Work Full Time Permanent Post Kilbarrack Childrens Disability Network Team This is an exciting opportunity for a basic grade Social Worker to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The Social Worker is a valuable member of the Childrens Disability Network Team (CDNT), will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The structure with in each CDNT comprises of a Social Work Team Leader, Senior Practitioner and Basic Grade posts. There will be opportunities for training and regular clinical supervision is provided. This permanent post is assigned to the Kilbarrack Childrens Disability Network Team. Staff will see children in the Kilbarrack CDNT offices in Grattan House, Northern Cross. 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 Be committed to the delivery of high quality, person-centred, community-based services Have excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner. Full clean drivers license and access to a car Desirable criteria: Experience working in childrens disability services. Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the four St Michaels House Childrens Disability Network Teams. Pending graduates may apply. The CDNT Student Sponsorship Programme may be applicable, more info is availble here: Student Sponsorship Programme (Links Not Allowed) There may be opportunity for part time posts to share a full time post if interested parties are successful. Informal enquiries are welcomed by Elaine Sweetman, Kilbarrack Childrens Disability Network Manager, and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker, (Links Not Allowed) To apply: Job description attached to the advert. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, remember to include a valid email address as this is the way you will be contacted to attend an interview. On your cover letter please include your suitability for the role including the criteria in the advert above. Closing date for receipt of applications is 25 June 2025 at 5:00 pm St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Full clean drivers license and access to a car Be fully registered with CORU National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW)