Senior Social Work Practitioner CDNT

Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner

Type of Contract: Full time permenant contract

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children and their families presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual physical and/or sensory disabilities.

The Senior Social Work Practitioner is a valuable member of the Childrens Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.

This permanent post is assigned across our Childrens Disability Network Teams. Please see below for primary office locations and therapy space available to the team. Children will also be seen at home and in preschool/school.

We are looking to recruit for positions working on our Childrens Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michaels House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun Coastal Coolock and Kilbarrack.

The successful candidate must have the following:

Essential criteria:

• Degree or Masters in Social Work or equivalent
• National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW)
• Be fully registered with CORU
• 3 years post qualification experience. Expert assessment clinical and reflective skills to meet the needs of the children and families supported by the CDNT
• Be committed to the delivery of high quality person-centred community-based services
• Ability to mentor and support existing staff in areas of expertise promoting best practice.
• Have excellent communication time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner.
• Have the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Full clean drivers license and access to a car

Desirable criteria:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills within the area of supporting children with complex needs and their families.
• One year working in childrens disability services.

A panel will be created for future employment opportunities across the four St Michaels House Childrens Disability Network Teams.

Salary scale : 62054 - 79917 LSI

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

Benefits of working in St Michaels House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

To Apply:

• A comprehensive CV detailing education skills career history experience.
• A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e. no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michaels House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquiries:

• Niamh Giltinan - Childrens Disability Network Manager ()
• Catherine Rafters - Principal Social Worker ()

Closing Date: 8th May 2026 5:00pm

• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)
• All interviews will be held in person

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC