SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER PRACTITIONER in Dublin
- Salary
- €62,675–€80,716 / year
- Contract
- Temporary
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 6 Aug 2026
About the Role
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.
The Senior Social Worker Practitioner is a core member of the CDNT and is central to the promotion and delivery of frontline health and social services. As part of the CDNT the social worker provides support to the most complex families attending the service who are experiencing difficulty or distress in relation to the physical, mental and /or emotional wellbeing of family members. Much of the work is carried out with the family and systems surrounding the child including health, welfare and education services, providing a holistic approach promoting the safety and welfare of the children attending the service. The role will also include supporting families before, during and post diagnosis.
Requirements
- A NQSW or equivalent.
- 3 years post qualification experience.
- Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio.
- Have experience of working with children with complex needs and their families and/or experience in working within children and family services in the community.
- Have experience of working in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines.
- Permit to work in Republic of Ireland.
- Full clean driving licence and use of a car.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework
Details
Location: Blakestown, Dublin 15 CDNT
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Tenure: 1 year
Salary: €62,675–€80,716 per year
Closing date: 6 Aug 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Elaine Finn, Children’s Disability Network Manager Email: elaine.finn@avistaclg.ie Mobile: 0874578052 and Gareth Bailey, Head of Disciplinary (Social Work) Email: Gareth.bailey@avistaclg.ie and mobile: 0879862945
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker Practitioner role?
- The Senior Social Worker Practitioner is a core member of the CDNT and is central to the promotion and delivery of frontline health and social services. The role involves supporting the most complex families attending the service who are experiencing difficulty or distress in relation to the physical, mental and/or emotional wellbeing of family members. The role also includes supporting families before, during and post diagnosis.
- What qualifications and experience are required for this role?
- A NQSW or equivalent, 3 years post qualification experience, registration with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and an active CPD Portfolio, experience of working with children with complex needs and their families, experience in working within children and family services in the community, experience of working in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines, permit to work in Republic of Ireland, full clean driving licence and use of a car, proficiency in the English language, and applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
- How do I apply for the Senior Social Worker Practitioner position?
- Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via the Avista website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/