366 Social Work jobs in Ireland

Head of Social Work (full-time/ Permanent)

This senior management role has responsibility for the leadership and management of the social work team whilst input to all specialist programmes, adolescent unit and the general adult services. The post holder will also be the Designated Liaison Person for Safeguarding at Saint John of God University Hospital.

The post holder is responsible to provide day-to-day leadership and operational management of the Social Work Department, ensuring effective delivery of services across General Adult Psychiatry, Adolescent Mental Health, Psychiatry of Later Life, Addiction Services, Eating Disorder Services, and other specialist programmes.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a third level qualification in a relevant field

• Hold relevant post graduate qualifications, ideally in healthcare or staff management

• Hold Professional Membership with CORU

• Demonstrate the ability to perform, lead and manage at a high level

• Have significant relevant mental health experience at a senior level, ideally gained in a similar setting

• Be capable to contributing to and delivering service development as well as service restructuring as necessary

• Have significant experience and training in the area of Safeguarding

Professionally Qualified Social Work Team Leader

Full Time Post

Children's Disability Network Team – Coolock CDNT

This is an exciting opportunity for a 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 Social Work team Leader is a valuable member of the Children's 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.

This permanent post is assigned to the Coolock Children's Disability Network Team, located in the HSE Coolock Primary Care office.,

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 : €70,980 - €81,874 LSI

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

To Apply:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• 1. 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. Michael's House.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Niamh Giltinan, Coolock Children's Disability Manager, and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker,

Closing date: 31st October 2025, 5:00pm

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Raheny / Blanchardstown

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: 35, ,914

St. Francis Hospice Dublin provides a comprehensive range of palliative care services for patients and their families living in North Dublin City and County.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team in a Values led Organisation. The successful candidate will be working 35 hours per week as part of the Clinical Administration Team.

Essential Requirements:

• Have four years' experience in an Administration role in a healthcare setting.
• Be educated to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
• Be fully competent in MS Office suite and other relevant packages.
• Experience in Patient/Client Administration Systems.
• Have undertaken an Office Administration/Secretarial Course or other relevant course.
• Full clean driving license

Desirable Criteria:

• Medical terminology experience an advantage.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Ideally have a Qualification at Level 6 -NFQ or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Informal enquiries: Alison Barker, Hospice Administrative Services Manager, Email:

Application Process: Job description and application form can be accessed on our website:

Careers – St. Francis Hospice

Please complete the application form online and submit it along with a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae.

Closing date for applications: 10th September 2025

Interviews scheduled for 19th September 2025

Should you require accommodations or assistance with your application and/or in our interview process, please contact for support. We respect your privacy and we will endeavour to support you during the recruitment and selection process

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

SSWPDNER25

Health and Social Care Professionals

Social Work Practitioner - Senior 3614

TUSLA - Child and Family Agency

External

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of TUSLA - Child and Family Agency. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

HSE Dublin and North East

• Dublin North

Dublin North City

Tusla Child and Family Agency

• Permanent Wholetime

31/12/ :00:00

November

Susan Carolan /

Joanne Kerr – –

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

SWTLDNER25

Health and Social Care Professionals

Social Worker - Team Leader 3902

TUSLA - Child and Family Agency

External

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of TUSLA - Child and Family Agency. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

HSE Dublin and North East

• Dublin North

Dublin North City

Tusla Child and Family Agency

• Permanent Wholetime

31/12/ :00:00

November

Susan Carolan /

Joanne Kerr – –

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

SWTLDNER25

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Worker - Team Leader 3902

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TUSLA - Child and Family Agency

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External

Important Information

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of TUSLA - Child and Family Agency. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

• Dublin North

Location

Dublin North City

Recruiter

Tusla Child and Family Agency

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Closing date

31/12/ :00:00

Proposed interview date

November

Application details

Susan Carolan /

Informal enquiries

Joanne Kerr – –

External link

Reference

SWTLSEPT25

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Worker - Team Leader 3902

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HSE

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External

Important Information

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of TUSLA - Child and Family Agency. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

County

• All

Location

Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath

Recruiter

Tusla Child and Family Agency

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Closing date

31/12/ :00:00

Proposed interview date

Interviews will be arranged and prioritised for Areas with immediate opportunities.

Application details

Karen Rossiter

Informal enquiries

Dublin South West Kildare West Wicklow Sarah Clarke

Dublin South Central Grainne Sullivan

Midlands Noeline Smith

External link

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

TR

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Worker - Team Leader 3902

Advertisement source

TUSLA - Child and Family Agency

Advertisement Type

External

Important Information

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of TUSLA - Child and Family Agency. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE's terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and South East

County

• Carlow

Location

Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary

Recruiter

Tusla Child and Family Agency

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Closing date

20/10/ :00:00

Proposed interview date

November

Application details

Etaoin Molloy- or

Informal enquiries

Michael Quirke

External link

Reference

DNCC25146

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Work Practitioner - Senior 3614

Advertisement source

HSE

Advertisement Type

External

Important Information

This job is in the HSE.

Health region

HSE Dublin and North East

County

• Dublin North

Location

Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West

Recruiter

HSE Dublin and North East: North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan

Contract type

• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification and the Additional Campaign Information documents located at the bottom of the advertisement in Rezoomo. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification before completing your application form. Full details on this campaign plus the answers to many queries such as: Am I eligible to apply? Where are the posts? What will my salary be? If I apply what happens next? are available in the document Additional Campaign Information for this recruitment campaign. We strongly recommend that you read the information in this document carefully before making an application. Take time to read through the various sections, which take you through the process from beginning to end. No panel will be formed as a result of this campaign. Successful candidates will placed on an order of merit and will be offered posts based on their position on the order of merit on a 'take it or leave it' basis.

Please note as there are existing panels in place for Social Work Practitioner, Senior Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT), these may take precedence over the order of merit created through this campaign for any future posts that arise.

Closing date

25/09/ :00:00

Proposed interview date

To be Confirmed. Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Informal enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role. For further information about the role contact:

Name: Fiona O'Brien,

Title: Children's Disability Network Manager

Email:

Tel:

Contact David Glynn at for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.

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