Join the National Forensic Mental Health Service in Dublin North as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker, contributing to vital mental health and forensic care services. This permanent wholetime role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialised and multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Job Overview
This Professionally Qualified Social Worker role focuses on delivering high-quality social work services within a forensic mental health setting. You will support individuals with complex mental health needs, working as part of a dedicated team to promote recovery, rehabilitation, and safe reintegration into the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive social work assessments and interventions for service users
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Support patients and families through complex forensic mental health processes
- Advocate for service users’ rights, wellbeing, and social inclusion
- Maintain accurate case records and comply with professional standards
- Participate in risk assessment and management within a forensic setting
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Social Work
- Registration or eligibility for registration with CORU
- Experience working in mental health or forensic settings (desirable)
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and assessment skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice standards
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This role offers competitive pay in line with HSE Social Worker Grade 3017 salary scales. As a permanent wholetime position, you will benefit from structured working hours, access to public sector pension schemes, generous annual leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities within the Health Service Executive framework.
Location & Employer Information
The position is based within the National Forensic Mental Health Service in Dublin North, part of the HSE Dublin and North East region. This specialist service plays a critical role in delivering secure and therapeutic care to individuals within the forensic mental health system, supporting recovery and public safety through evidence-based practice.
Application Details
This recruitment campaign is managed by HSE Dublin and North East. Applications must be submitted using the official application form, as CVs are not accepted.
- Download and review the Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information before applying
- Complete and submit the official Application Form
- Ensure all required documentation is included
Informal Enquiries:
Anne-Marie Hannigan, Head of Social Work
Email: Annemarie.hannigan1@hse.ie
Tel: 086 0206349
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
Last Day to Apply: 19 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
