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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following post: Assistant Director of Nursing - Operational Permanent contract, Whole Time & Pensionable We encourage you to find out more about the role and the team. Further information and Informal enquiries to: Eileen Hayes,Director of Nursing Email: eileen.hayes@stjohnshospital.ie The Assistant Director of Nursing - Operational is part of the Senior Nursing Management Team. The post holder will be experienced and committed nurse with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. You will need knowledge and experience in the acute hospital setting with a key focus on ensuring a safe patient environment and providing guidance to staff on operational matters, as required. Applications forms can be accessed on https://www.stjohnshospital.ie/jobs/ Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 12 Noon It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Applicants may be shortlisted based on information supplied in their application . St. John’s Hospital is an equal opportunities employer
Compliance Officer
The Gallery wishes to recruit a Compliance Officer on a permanent basis. This post will be suited to a professional, diligent, organised individual who has a proven ability to manage and contribute to the administration of multiple projects as well as providing wider administrative and general support to the Head of Legal & Risk, broader Legal & Compliance team and the Board. Reporting to the Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager, or their nominated deputy, the Compliance Officer will: Only fully completed applications submitted before the closing date will be accepted. All enquiries relating to the role can be sent through the messaging function within the Rezoomo application system, or alternatively to the HR Team at hrhelpdesk@ngi.ie . Canvassing will disqualify. Panel: Candidates should note that at the end of the candidate assessment process a panel of successful candidates may be formed based on order of merit, from which future positions may be filled. Closing date for receipt of applications: 4 August 2026 Interviews will be scheduled in early September 2026. At the National Gallery of Ireland, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the benefits it can bring to our staff and our visitors interactions. We celebrate difference and want our people to be representative of all communities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please do not hesitate to let us know. The National Gallery of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Senior Clinical/educational Psychologist
Job Title: Senior Clinical/Educational Psychologist Contract Type: Permanent / Part Time Contract Hours: 31.2 hours (4 days) per week Salary Scale Range: €98,493 - €115,772 (full time equivalent) Annual Leave: pro rata of 29 days (full time equivalent) About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and motivated Senior Clinical/Educational Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years with visual impairment and, in some cases, additional needs. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to develop specialist expertise while making a meaningful impact on the lives of the people we support. You will play a central role in delivering high-quality psychological care, while collaborating with other professionals across our multidisciplinary team, to provide holistic care for the people we support. Key Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Formulation ChildVision is an equal opportunities employer.
Principal Psychologist Specialist Paediatric Neurodisability
CORLANN LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following position: Principal Psychologist Specialist Paediatric Neurodisability Permanent Part-Time Contract (0.5 WTE) Location: The post will be based in the Mid-West community healthcare region. A base will be indicated at job offer stage. Candidates must at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. a) Hold: A recognised University degree or diploma (QQI level 8 equivalent) obtained with first- or second-class honours in which psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject. And (i) Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology. Or (iii) A recognised postgraduate professional psychological qualification equivalent from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. and b) Have at least eight years satisfactory post graduate experience in the area of professional psychology in which the position is designated inclusive of any time spent in pursuing a course leading to the postgraduate qualification and including at least three years satisfactory experience in a senior capacity. and c) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Tuesday 4th August 2026 Informal enquiries may be made to the Children’s Disability Network Team Manager, Ms. Nicola McMahon, email nicola.mcmahon2@hse.ie Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies, for a period of up to one year, for this grade. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker, Individualised Residential Services
Social Care Worker - Individualised Residential Services Full Time Permanent Contracts Available St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House are recruiting suitably qualified social care workers for exiting vacancies in Ballymun and Swords that exist within our individualised residential services. These are exciting positions and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high quality services supporting a number of individuals with complex support needs within residential settings. We are looking for Social Care Workers with a strong person centred vision and a particular interest in the development of Educational, Vocational and Recreational supports and enhancing community participation. Benefits of working in St Michael's House · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments (Frontline staff) · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Training / CPD · Career Progression Essential Criteria for Applicants Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the June 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €41,260– point 12; €57,789 per annum based on working a 39 hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com · A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience. · 2. 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 the position Social Care Worker with St. Michael’s House. · Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Closing Date: August 14th 2026 at 5pm Informal enquires are welcomed by: Sinead.kavanagh@smh.ie 0872344981 Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Injuries Unit) Job Specification, Terms & Conditions Job Title and Grade Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Injuries Unit) (Grade Code: 2267) Campaign Reference SCH/049/2026 Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/02/2026) for the post is: €72,122 €73,520 €74,866 €79,003 €80,306 €81,819 €83,234 €84,639 €89,004 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Closing Date 17:00hrs Friday 24th July 2026 CV’s will NOT be accepted, please complete and upload your application form Proposed Interview Date(s) To be notified after closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage Location of Post St Columcilles Hospital Dublin South East There is currently one fixed contract, whole-time RANP post available in the Injuries Unit at St Columcilles Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Clement Anburaj, Director of Nursing Email: clement.anburaj@hse.ie Phone: 01 211 5221 Details of Service St Columcille’s Hospital (SCH) is a 117 bedded acute Model 2 hospital located in South County Dublin. The hospital serves a population in excess of 160,000 people in South County Dublin, North and East Wicklow. The LIU sees up to 9,000 patients over the age of 14, with minor injuries (in accordance with the Emergency Medicine programme). The average time an LIU attendee takes to register up to the point they are treated and can leave is just under one hour. This remains the target of the IU at SCH. LIU attendees are either discharged home once their treatment has been provided, or return for follow up care in the LIU clinics, or to one of many outpatient specialities in SCH. The service provided by the ANP in the IU in relation to the above, has been widely acknowledged by service users and colleagues. Reporting Relationship The post holder: · Is professionally accountable to the Director of Nursing · Is clinically accountable to the supervising Consultant in the Injuries Unit (IU) · Operationally reports to the Assistant Director of nursing over the Injuries Unit Clinical Indemnity Indemnity arrangements for the post and service are provided by States Claim Agency’s Clinical Indemnity Scheme; the RANP will work within defined and agrees scope of practice and in accordance with approved policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines (PPGs) and established clinical supervision arrangements outlined by lead Emergency Department consultant in St Vincent’s hospital who governs the Injuries Unit here in SCH. Key Working Relationships to include but not limited to: o Director/Assistant Director of Nursing o RANPs and other nursing grades o Nurse Practice Development Co-ordinator o Medical colleagues o Interprofessional colleagues o Patients/service users/families and/or carers o Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland o Higher Education Institution o Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit o Centres of Nursing and Midwifery Education o National Clinical and Integrated Care Programme o National Leadership and Innovation Centre o Other relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations Purpose of the Post The advanced practice service is provided by nurses who practice at a higher level of capability as independent, autonomous and expert advanced practitioners. The overall purpose of the service is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse-led care to patients at an advanced nursing level .This involves undertaking and documenting complete episodes of patient care, which includes comprehensively assessing, diagnosing, planning, treating and discharging patients in accordance with collaboratively agreed local policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines and/or service level agreements/ memoranda of understanding. The RANP in the Injuries Unit: · Demonstrates advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, clinical leadership and complex decision-making abilities. · Practices in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (NMBI 2014), the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (NMBI 2015), Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017), and the Values for Nurses and Midwives in Ireland (Department of Health 2016). · Provides clinical leadership and professional scholarship in the delivery of optimal nursing services and informs the development of evidence-based health policy at local, regional and national levels. · Contributes to nursing research that shapes and advances nursing practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels. · Compliments and contributes to the overall service provided by the Injuries Unit. The specific contribution of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Injuries Unit) is to improve patient experience in the Injuries Unit and ensure optimum outcomes for the patients who fall within the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Injuries Unit) scope of practice. · Cultivates autonomous nursing practice through reflective practice and problem-solving in order to develop a nurse led service to a specific group of patients with non-life-threatening injury and illness. They will also provide professional development and academic support for nurses in the Medical Assessment Unit. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The RANP (Injuries Unit) practices to a higher level of capability across six domains of competence as defined by Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements (NMBI 2017). The six domains of competence are as follows: Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out based on information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience considering those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principal basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for Candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job specification may be reviewed. This job specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) (Injuries Unit) Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy available is Fixed Term and whole-time. Given the developmental nature of this service the successful registered advanced nurse practitioner will be required to adhere to the terms as set out below which are specific to this appointment. In line with standards and requirements set out by NMBI (2017) Advanced Practice (Nursing) Standards and Requirements the RANP (Injuries Unit) will continue to engage in a process of self-development, structured education and clinical supervision specific to the service in the Injuries Unit, SCH in order to maintain and develop advanced clinical nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills to maintain the competences necessary to independently provide efficient, effective, safe patient care. This post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The Salary Scale (as at 01/02/2026) for the post is: €72,122 €73,520 €74,866 €79,003 €80,306 €81,819 €83,234 €84,639 €89,004 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at job offer stage. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with this post is to be confirmed at job offer stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st of January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsivities. For Further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage. Confidentiality In the course of your employment, you may have access to, or hear information concerning, the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be left in safe custody when no longer required. Please note the Following Conditions · Employees must attend fire lectures and drills periodically and must observe fire orders. · All accidents with the department must be reported immediately in line with the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act, 1989, and all staff must comply with all safety regulations. · In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 & 2004, smoking within buildings of the Health Service Executive is not permitted. The Health Service Executive is not responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards. Pre-Employment Health Assessment What to expect following the interview stage: Prior to commencing in this role, a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospital’s Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department. Any person employed must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Validation of Qualifications & Experience Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven. References Three written references, one of which must be your current line manager, will be sought. The employer also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. You will be contacted to give names and contact details of referees. Garda Vetting Garda vetting is role dependent and may be carried out if the nature of the role constitutes “relevant work or activities relating to children” and “relevant work or activities relating to vulnerable persons” within the meaning of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. An employee will not take up employment until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients, service users and employees. You will be contacted post interview to complete a form, provide ID and engagement in the online Garda Vetting process. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site-Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the ward/department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant ward/department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS . [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S webpages [2]See link on health and safety webpages to latest Incident Management Policy
Therapy Assistant
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista 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: THERAPY ASSISTANT EAST LIMERICK HILDREN’S SERVICES, LIMERICK PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week) & PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (30 Hours Per Week). Salary: € 36,651-€ 45,939 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REQ: 100915 Avista in partnership with the HSE are lead agency of East Limerick Children Services, a Children’s Disability Network Team operating in Limerick. We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting children with complex needs and disabilities and their families, in a family and person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. Essential: · Full FETAC 5 QQI award healthcare qualification Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework. You will join the 0-18 children’s disability network team and be engaged in practice routed in a family centred practice approach. You will be working within a highly motivated team and contribute to collaborative working with children, their families and the team. You will provide services in line with interdisciplinary approaches in relation to interventions and assessments. ELCS CDNT is operated under on principles and a policy framework based on Progressing Disability Services program within Ireland. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. 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 Melissa Murtagh, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel: 087 0907700 or email; mmurtagh@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 28th 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 a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Worker Team Leader
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista 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: SOCIAL WORKER TEAM LEADER EAST LIMERICK CHILDREN’S SERVICES, LIMERICK TEMPORARY PART-TIME CONTRACT (17.5 Hours Per Week) (12MONTHS) Salary: €72,407 -€83,520 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REQ: 100913 Essential: · A NQSW or equivalent professional social worker qualifications. · 3 years post qualification social worker experience. · Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio. · 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. Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. 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 Melissa Murtagh, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel: 087 0907700 or email: mmurtagh@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 28thJuly 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 a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Finance Assistant
About Us… Dreams & Sofatime is one of Ireland's leading bed and sofa retailers, operating 12 stores, 2 distribution centres and 4 websites across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Your Role… As a Finance Assistant, you'll support the preparation of high-quality financial information across our diverse group of companies, including:
Social Worker Team Leader
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL WORK TEAM LEADER NETWORK 6 GALWAY CITY EAST AND EAST GALWAY REGION JOB REF: 100860 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent & Temporary Social Work Team Leader appointments may be made over the next 12 months. The Role: The Social Work Team Leader will be responsible for the delivery, development, coordination and quality assurance of social work services to children and young people with complex disabilities as a member of the Community Disability Network Team (CDNT) Galway City East and East Galway under Progressing Disability Services (PDS), where the Lead Agency is Corlann. The Social Work Team Leader will provide professional leadership, supervision, support and direction to Social Work staff within the Children’s Disability Network Team while promoting excellence in family-centred, rights-based and evidence-informed social work practice. Reporting/Responsible to: Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) Professional accountability and support will be provided through the Head of Social Work and relevant governance structures as appropriate. Purpose of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality, evidence-based Social Work service, including assessment of family needs and the provision of a range of advisory, practical, therapeutic and emotional supports to children and young people with complex disabilities, from birth to 18 years, and their families accessing the Children's Disability Network Team. The Social Work Team Leader will provide professional leadership to Social Work staff, contribute to service planning and development, ensure effective interdisciplinary working and support the implementation of family-centred practice across the service. The post holder will promote the rights, welfare, participation and inclusion of children and young people with disabilities and their families, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with legislation, professional standards, national policy and best practice. The service is provided within the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People (PDS) framework, with interdisciplinary team working, family-centred practice, inclusion and partnership at its core. Qualifications/Experience: • Candidates must hold an NQSW, CQSW or a Letter of Accreditation issued by the National Social Work Qualifications Board (NSWQB). • Candidates must be registered with CORU. • Candidates must have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience. • Demonstrated experience in supervision, leadership, mentoring or management of staff is desirable. • Experience working in services for children and young people with disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable. • Experience working within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams is desirable. • Experience in safeguarding, child protection, advocacy and family support services is desirable. • Experience of service development, quality improvement initiatives and change management is desirable. Skills: Candidates should demonstrate: • Strong leadership and people management skills. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. • Sound clinical judgement and decision-making abilities. • Knowledge of social work legislation, policies, procedures and professional standards. • Knowledge of disability services, safeguarding and child protection legislation. • Commitment to family-centred and rights-based practice. • Strong organisational, administrative and report-writing skills. • Ability to supervise, support and develop staff. • Ability to manage competing priorities and a complex caseload. • Experience of working collaboratively with families, communities and partner agencies. • Ability to lead change, innovation and service improvement initiatives. • High levels of professional accountability and integrity. • Flexibility and responsiveness to changing service needs. • A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight, based on a 5-day duty roster. Hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. as future service needs require. Flexibility will be required in order to meet service needs. Contracted hours of work are liable to change in line with the modernisation of health services as agreed at national level. The health service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to evolving environments, service models and work requirements is demonstrated by the successful candidate. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Worker, Team Leader salary scale (01/06/2026) - € 72,407 x 6 increments – € 83,520 pro-rata per annum. Annual Leave: 29 days pro rata per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent, full time and pensionable. Base: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. The base for travel purposes is Woodlands Centre, Renmore, Galway. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer determine that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full job description attached Informal enquiries to Gillian Raftery, Children’s Disability Network Manager on 091 721 400. The closing date for receipt of all applications/CV’s on-line is 5pm on Tuesday 28th July 2026 Corlann Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
