Principal Social Worker in Dublin
- Salary
- €81,913–€100,486 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2026
About the Role
The post holder will be assigned to The Alders Unit, CHI at Connolly, a specialist child sexual abuse service and will be expected to contribute to the overall management and leadership of the service as well as undertaking clinical work. It will be necessary for the person appointed to possess the skills, knowledge and adaptability to work in The Alders Unit as part of the management team of the Unit, including the provision of supervision and line management to Senior Social Workers /staff members employed in the service.
The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated service.
Staff of The Alders Unit comprise of a multi-disciplinary team, drawn from Social Work, Psychology and Psychotherapy.
Details
- Location: Dublin
- Sector: Public sector
- Contract type: Permanent, Full time
- Salary: €81,913–€100,486 per year
- Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
- Commencement dates for 2027 (if successful):
- 8th February 2027
- 8th March 2027
- 5th April 2027
Requirements
Each candidate must:
- Have obtained the National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Social Work.
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working in the area of Child Sexual Abuse.
- Have evidence of registration with CORU.
- Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability to discharge satisfactorily the duties of the office.
- Possess a high standard of professional attainment.
- Have relevant experience of working in a managerial capacity and in the provision of supervision.
How to Apply
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
Note: You must submit a cover letter with your CV; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
Informal Enquiries
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact:
- Keith O’Reilly, Director, The Alders Unit, CHI at Connolly: 01 5106179 or [email protected]
- For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Victoria Gsamelova, Talent Acquisition Specialist: [email protected]
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Principal Social Worker role?
- The role involves contributing to the overall management and leadership of The Alders Unit, a specialist child sexual abuse service, including undertaking clinical work, providing supervision and line management to Senior Social Workers, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with Social Work, Psychology and Psychotherapy.
- What qualifications and experience are required for this position?
- Candidates must have the National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Social Work, and at least 2 years’ experience in Child Sexual Abuse. They must also be registered with CORU and have managerial and supervision experience.
- Where is the role based and what are the salary details?
- The role is based in Dublin. The salary is €81,913–€100,486 per year.
- How do I apply for this position and what documents are required?
- Applications must be submitted through the CHI.jobs portal with a cover letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria; CVs without a cover letter will not be accepted.
- When is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 22 November 2026.