Senior Social Worker
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives? We are seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) in Meath. This is a rewarding opportunity to work as part of a dedicated, interdisciplinary team supporting children and young people (0–18 years) with complex needs arising from disability.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker:
* Provide high-quality, family-centred social work services to children with disabilities and their families.
* Undertake assessments and deliver interventions tailored to the unique needs of each child and family.
* Offer support in areas such as family coping, advocacy, safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and service navigation.
* Act as a key member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in team planning, clinical meetings, and case coordination.
* Provide supervision and support to staff grade social workers and contribute to service development.
Requirements for the Senior Social Worker:
* A recognised qualification in Social Work and current registration with CORU.
* A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with relevant experience in disability, child and family services, or medical social work.
* Strong clinical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* A full clean driver’s licence and access to own transport may be required.
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a CDNT or similar interdisciplinary service.
* Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., autism, intellectual disability).
* Training in relevant therapeutic approaches is an advantage.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
* Access to regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
* HSE salary and pension scheme.
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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