SOCIAL WORKER in Dublin
- Salary
- €50,621–€73,080 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 20 Aug 2026
About the Role
Avista is a dynamic disability service providing clinical supports and residential services to children with complex disability and their families. We have 3 network teams in Blanchardstown, Blakestown & Cabra.
This post is being recruited for Blakestown CDNT. You will be joining dynamic, family centered, interdisciplinary teams with excellent access to supervision and support. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0-18 year old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates will work in partnership with families within a family centered model..
The Children and Young People’s Service within Avista provide interdisciplinary team supports, Residential, family support and education services to 0–18-year-old Children and Young People with complex needs and their families. This post is being recruited for the Children’s Disability Network Team: Blakestown. The successful candidate is required to work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team that provide services to 0–18-year-old children and young persons with complex needs. The candidates are also required to work in partnership with families within a family centred model. Avista has 3 Children and Young People Disability Network Teams, and the candidate may be required to work across any these 3 teams if and when the need arises.
Requirements
Essential:
- Hold an NQSW or equivalent
- Be registered with the Social Workers Registrar (CORU) with active CPD Portfolio
- Permit to work in Republic of Ireland
- 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 and Certificate of completion for ‘An Introduction to Children First - E-learning module
- Have fluent English
- Hold a full clean driving license and use of a car
Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.
Details
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: €50,621–€73,080 per year
Closing date: 20 Aug 2026
Who to contact for enquiries: Elaine Finn, Children’s Disability Network Manager, elaine.finn@avistaclg.ie 087 4518052 and Gareth Bailey, Head of Discipline (Social Work/Children’s Services), Gareth.bailey@avistaclg.ie 0879862945
How to Apply
Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- Essential requirements include holding an NQSW or equivalent, being registered with the Social Workers Registrar (CORU) with an active CPD Portfolio, having a permit to work in the Republic of Ireland, experience working with children with complex needs, experience in child protection procedures, fluent English, and a full clean driving license.
- What are the day-to-day duties of this role?
- The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing services to 0–18-year-old children and young persons with complex needs, work in partnership with families within a family-centered model, and may be required to work across any of the 3 Children and Young People Disability Network Teams if and when the need arises.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary for this role is €50,621–€73,080 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 20 Aug 2026.
- How do I apply for this role?
- To apply, submit a cover letter and CV via the careers section of the Avista website at https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/