A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Professionally Qualified Social Worker in Kilkenny within the HSE Dublin and South East region. This permanent wholetime role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting vulnerable individuals, particularly older persons, through safeguarding and welfare services. This position is ideal for experienced social workers seeking to advance their career in a dynamic public healthcare environment.
Job Overview
The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will play a vital role in delivering high-quality social work services, with a strong focus on safeguarding and the welfare of service users. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to improving outcomes for older persons and vulnerable adults across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and manage safeguarding and welfare concerns for service users
- Provide professional social work support to older persons and vulnerable groups
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Develop and implement care and intervention plans
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
- Engage with families, carers, and external agencies
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies and professional standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Social Work
- Registration with CORU (or eligibility to register)
- Demonstrated post-qualification experience in social work practice
- Experience working with older persons is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and welfare management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full driver’s licence and access to appropriate transport
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This is a permanent wholetime position offering competitive pay in line with public sector salary scales. Employees benefit from job security, structured career progression, generous annual leave, and access to professional development and training opportunities within the HSE.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Kilkenny and forms part of the HSE Dublin and South East region, covering areas including Waterford, South Tipperary, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and parts of South Dublin. The service environment focuses on community-based care and safeguarding, providing vital support to individuals and families across a broad geographic area.
Application Details
For enquiries or informal discussion about the role, contact:
Edel Foley
Social Work Team Leader, Nursing Home Support Team
Email: edel.foley2@hse.ie
Tel: 087 1819557
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process should contact:
Ciara Lindsay, Campaign Lead
Email: ciara.lindsay@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 15 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
