Senior Social WorkerTeam Leader CDNT

Senior Social Work/Team Leader - CDNT

Childrens Disability Network Team

Full Time Specific Purpose Contract

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work/Team Leader 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/Team Leader is a valuable member of the Childrens Disability Network Team who will provide quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. The Team Leader will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and will also provide clinical supervision to social workers on the team.

There will be opportunities for training and regular clinical supervision is provided.

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
• 5 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
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to basic grade social workers and/or students
• 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:

• Experience of working with children with disabilities/complex needs or their families

Salary scale : 71690 - 82693

• 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)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Public Pension Scheme
• Career Progression
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 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.
• As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted include a valid email address on application.

Informal enquiries:

• Elaine Sweetman - Childrens Disability Network Manager ()
• Catherine Rafters - Principal Social Worker ()

Closing Date: 22nd 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