Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Also open for 2026 graduates awaiting CORU

*Open for candidates who already have the right to work in Ireland and Do Not require Critical Skills Visa

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to provide a social work service to patients and their families attending the relevant existing CHI site / NCHI

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new childrens hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

Be registered as a social worker with CORU (Candidates must provide proof of registration) or have applied for and are awaiting professional accreditation and can provide evidence of same

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Thursday 28th May 2026 by 23:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking Apply for Job.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department please contact Jean Roulston at or Cian ODonoghue at

For other queries relating to this recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below youll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information.

10th August

7th September

5th October

2nd November

7th December

Information on Non-European Economic Area Applicants is available from Health Ireland is legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Ireland before they begin employment regardless of nationality or immigration status. This right-to-work check is also necessary when an individual re-joins CHI or when their immigration permission or employment permit is due to expire.

Permit holders can change their permit employer to CHI after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their first employment permit in the State. The change of employer applies to the General Employment Permit (GEP) and to the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). The change is required to be completed as part of pre-employment clearance.

All Permits and Change of Employer applications are processed on the Employment Permits Online.

Some recruitment campaigns may be open to candidates who are not citizens of the EEA Switzerland or United Kingdom. You can consult the Critical Skills Occupational List see if your profession is currently eligible under this route.

The programme outlined for Childrens Health Ireland may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.

Childrens Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority