Job description
Professionally Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner, Coolock CDNT. Permanent, full-time post; part-time applicants will be considered. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The Senior Social Work Practitioner is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. This permanent post is assigned to Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team. Children will also be seen at home and in preschool/school. Office base and therapy space: Coolock Primary Care Centre. Benefits • 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 • Salary scale: Point 1 €62,675 to Point 8 €80,716. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above How 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. • On your cover letter please include your suitability for the role including the criteria in the advert above. 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. Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 17th November 2026. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. Additional information A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the four St Michael’s House Children’s Disability Network Teams. There may be opportunity for part time posts to share a full time post if interested parties are successful.
Requirements
Essential criteria: • Degree or Masters in Social Work or equivalent • National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) • Be fully registered with CORU • 3 years post qualification experience • Expert assessment, clinical and reflective skills to meet the needs of the children and families supported by the CDNT • Be committed to the delivery of high quality, person-centred, community-based services • Ability to mentor and support existing staff in areas of expertise, promoting best practice • Have excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner • Have the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team • Full clean drivers license and access to a car Desirable criteria: • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within the area of supporting children with complex needs and their families • One year working in children’s disability services