Senior Social Work Practitioner - CDNT in Dublin

About the Role

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021).

St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent living, Clinical supports, Day supports, Schools, Respite supports and Vocational training services.

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. Please see below for primary office locations and therapy space available to the team. Children will also be seen at home and in preschool/school.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have the following:

• 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.

Details

Location: Dublin

Salary: €62,675–€80,716 per year

Closing date: 9 Sept 2026

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time. Part time applicants will be considered

Who to contact for enquiries: Niamh Giltinan, CDNM, Coolock CDNT and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie

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.