Professionally Qualified Basic Social Work, Kilbarrack

Professionally Qualified Basic Grade Social Work

Full Time Permanent Post

Kilbarrack 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 permanent post is assigned to the Kilbarrack Children’s 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 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.

The CDNT Student Sponsorship Programme may be applicable, more info is availble here: Student Sponsorship Programme

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 Children’s Disability Network Manager, elaine.sweetman@smh.ie and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie

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. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer