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Senior Social Worker Practitioner

AvistaDublin

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: €62,675-€80,716(LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 100127 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? 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: 10th July 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 current and future Full Time, Part-Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

13 days agoFull-timePart-time

Senior Social Worker Practitioner Westmeath Services

Muiriosa FoundationLongford

Senior Social Worker Practitioner Longford /Westmeath Services – Mullingar Based Permanent Full Time Position – 70 hours per fortnight At the Muiríosa Foundation, our mission is to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities have access to the supports they need to live self-directed, connected, inclusive, meaningful and fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, inclusive and values-driven Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our Social Work Team in the Longford / Westmeath region. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated Social Work Team, providing a high quality, rights-based social work service to adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting adults with intellectual disabilities through person-led practice, safeguarding, advocacy, and supported decision making, ensuring that the voice, choices and aspirations of the individuals supported remain central to all aspects of their work. Core responsibilities: Informal enquiries to: Eimear Colgan, Social Work Team Leader, eimear.colgan@muiriosa.ie 087-2585323 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 20th July 2026 @ 10am To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiríosa Foundation

16 days agoFull-timePermanent
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