SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER PRACTITIONER in Dublin

About the Role

Avista is seeking a Senior Social Worker Practitioner to join the Blanchardstown Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) in Dublin. This permanent full-time role (35 hours per week) is central to the delivery of frontline health and social services, providing support to children and young people aged 0–18 years with complex needs arising from a disability.

The Senior Social Worker Practitioner will work within an interdisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Pediatrician and Nursing. The role involves:

• Providing support to families experiencing difficulty or distress related to the physical, mental and/or emotional wellbeing of family members.
• Working with families before, during and post diagnosis.
• Promoting the safety and welfare of children attending the service.
• Collaborating with health, welfare and education services to deliver a holistic approach.
• Supporting families with complex needs using the principles of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People programme, which is based on family-centred practice and interdisciplinary team working.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• Be a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) or equivalent.
• Have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and maintain an active CPD Portfolio.
• Hold a permit to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Possess a full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Have experience working with children with complex needs and their families, or within children and family services in the community.
• Have experience working in services that comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines.
• Demonstrate experience in supervising, mentoring and supporting staff.
• Possess Level 2 behavioural competencies as outlined in Avista’s competency framework.

Details

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, CDNT

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: €62,675 – €80,716 per year (subject to relevant public sector experience and pro-rated for hours of work)

Closing Date: 17 November 2026

Reference: 106082

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV via the careers section of Avista’s website: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries can be directed to:

• Katie Collins, Children’s Disability Network Manager: [email protected]
• Gareth Bailey, Head of Discipline (Social Work | Children’s Services): [email protected]

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early if a sufficient number of applications are received. A panel may be formed for future vacancies across Avista.