HSE Mid West is seeking an experienced Social Worker Team Leader to provide leadership within Disability Services for children and adults across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape high-quality, person-centred services for individuals with disabilities and complex needs.
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You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure statutory and policy compliance, and support best practice in safeguarding, assessment and care planning.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide professional leadership and line management to social work staff within Disability Services
• Oversee assessment, care planning and intervention for children and adults with disabilities
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, Children First and safeguarding legislation
• Manage complex cases and provide expert guidance on risk and decision-making
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and audit processes
• Liaise with families, carers, advocacy groups and external agencies
• Participate in operational planning and resource management
• Support staff supervision, performance management and professional development
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Qualification recognised by CORU as a Social Worker
• Current registration with CORU
• Significant post-qualification experience in disability services
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities and complex needs
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience at senior practitioner level
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, disability legislation and HSE policies
• Excellent communication, decision-making and organisational skills
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Social Worker Team Leader (Grade 3902) consolidated pay scales
• Salary adjusted in accordance with national public service pay agreements
• Pension scheme and public service benefits
• Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policies
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Full-time and part-time options available depending on contract type
(Salary scales are governed by Department of Health Circulars and national agreements.)
Location & Employer Information
This role operates across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North, within community-based disability services. HSE Mid West delivers integrated health and social care services, focusing on inclusion, independence and quality of life for service users and their families.
Application Details
• Apply online via Rezoomo: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/90961/
• Reference Number: HSEMW26005
Informal Enquiries:
Marie Boyle, General Manager – Children’s Services
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 087 671 3719
Application Deadline: 23 January 2026 at 12:00 (midday)
