Social Worker Senior Grade in Cavan
- Salary
- €69,179–€83,393 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 28 Sept 2026
About the Role
Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 43 locations in 14 counties. Covering childhood to adulthood our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage. Our services for children and their families cover all aspects of a child's physical, educational, and social development from early infancy through adolescence. For adults we offer a range of services covering personal development, independent living, supported employment, social and leisure activities. The demand for our services continues to increase throughout Ireland. We have set ourselves the challenging goal of meeting these needs by providing a full range of high quality services, and expanding into local communities.
Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Worker – Senior Grade to join our team in CHO 1 Cavan CDNT, Hillside, Rathcorrick, Cavan.
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Contract Hours: 35 hours per week 1.0 WTE
Salary Scale: €69,179 to €83,393 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments).
This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum.
Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Social Worker services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings.
Requirements
Candidates for appointment must:
- Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU
- Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) relevant post qualification experience
- Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
- Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
- Annual Registration
- On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU
- Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the state. Please review the criteria at the following link https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits and ensure you meet the requirements before submitting your application
- Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area
Desirable Criteria:
- 1 years’ experience as a Senior Grade, or in other similar type role.
- Experience working with children with disabilities and their families.
- Experience in providing training to parents and other professionals.
- Experience in supervision of staff.
- Experience in managing resources.
Details
Location: Cavan
Closing date: 28 Sept 2026
How to Apply
To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28th September, 2026 @ 12pm.
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential criteria for this role?
- Candidates must be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU, have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) relevant post qualification experience, have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office, provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued, maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU, and confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland, be eligible to work in the state, and have a valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area.
- What are the desirable criteria for this role?
- Desirable criteria include 1 years’ experience as a Senior Grade, or in other similar type role, experience working with children with disabilities and their families, experience in providing training to parents and other professionals, experience in supervision of staff, and experience in managing resources.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €69,179–€83,393 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 28 Sept 2026