Basic Social Worker, CDNT

Professionally Qualified Basic Grade Social Work

Part Time, Fixed Term 12 month Contract

Coolock Children’s 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 Children’s 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 temporary post is assigned to the Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team. Staff will see children in the Coolock CDNT offices in Coolock Primary Care Centre, Cromcastle Road. 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 children’s disability services.
• Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the four St Michael’s House Children’s Disability Network Teams. Pending graduates may apply.

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Career Progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

To Apply

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• 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.

Salary scale : €50,621 - €73,080 LSI

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

Informal enquires:

• Niamh Giltinan: Coolock Children’s Disability Network Manager, niamh.giltinan@smh.ie
• Catherine Rafter: Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie

Closing Date: 26th May 2026, 5:00pm

• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)
• All interviews will be held in person

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.