The Health Service Executive is recruiting a Principal Social Worker for the Louth Meath area. This senior leadership post offers a compelling opportunity to manage social work services, support strategic planning, and ensure high-quality outcomes for individuals and families across the region. This is a permanent, wholetime appointment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee the delivery of social work services across the Louth Meath area.
• Provide professional governance, supervision, and support to senior and frontline social workers.
• Drive service improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to legislation, policy, and best-practice standards.
• Manage complex caseload escalations and support inter-agency collaboration.
• Contribute to regional planning, reporting, and performance management processes.
• Engage with families, service users, and community partners to promote positive health and social care outcomes.
• Ensure efficient resource utilisation and maintain compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• A recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
• CORU registration as a Social Worker.
• Depth and breadth of post-qualification experience relevant to a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing teams and delivering high-quality social work services.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, adult safeguarding, and community-based services.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary (Principal Social Worker – Grade 350Y):
€80,299 – €82,625 – €86,255 – €89,884 – €93,512 – €98,506 (1 August 2025 scale)
• Full-time, permanent (wholetime).
• HSE pension scheme and comprehensive public-sector benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within the Louth Meath area under HSE Dublin and North East. The region provides essential social care services to diverse communities across Louth and Meath.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health and social care provider, responsible for delivering high-quality, accessible services across hospitals, community care, mental health, disability, and social work sectors.
Application Details
Closing Date: 09 December 2025 at 17:00
Informal Enquiries: Martina Ralph, General Manager — Martina.ralph@hse.ie
Reference: RECC254383
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