Senior Social Worker Practitioner

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite support to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER PRACTITIONER

Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 CDNT

PERMANENT FULL TIME (35HPW)

Salary: €62,054 -€79,917(LSI)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REF: 96824

Blanchardstown Children’s Disability Network Team is an interdisciplinary team providing assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 0-18 years who have complex needs arising from a disability.

The Senior Social Work Practitioner is a core member of the CDNT and is central to the promotion and delivery of frontline health and social services. As part of the CDNT the social worker provides support to the most complex families attending the service who are experiencing difficulty or distress in relation to the physical, mental and /or emotional wellbeing of family members. Much of the work is carried out with the family and systems surrounding the child including health, welfare and education services, providing a holistic approach promoting the safety and welfare of the children attending the service. The role will also include supporting families before, during and post diagnosis.

Using the key principles of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People programme as a model of service which is based on family centred practice and interdisciplinary team working, these teams provide therapeutic assessment and intervention to children aged between 0-18 years. The CDNT’s are charged with the delivery of an efficient and effective health and personal social service for children and young people with complex needs relating to a disability. These teams include Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Pediatrician and Nursing.

Essential:

· A NQSW or equivalent

· 3 years post qualification experience

· Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio

· Permit to work in Republic of Ireland

· Full clean driving licence and use of a car

· Have experience of working with children with complex needs and their families and/or experience in working within children and family services in the community

· Have experience of working in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines

· Experience in supervising, mentoring and supporting staff

Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to

Katie Collins, Children’s Disability Network Manager

Email: Katie.Collins@avistaclg.ie

Gareth Bailey, Head of Discipline (Social Work | Children’s Services)

Email: gareth.bailey@avistaclg.ie

Applications can be made to:

Closing date for receipt of applications: 7th May 2026

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

“A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.”

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.