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We are delighted to invite applications for a
Staff Grade Social Worker
to join the
Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Dublin.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a
multidisciplinary team
supporting children with complex needs and their families. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality social work services that focus on advocacy, assessment, and family-centred support.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

• Provide social work assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including OTs, SLTs, Physiotherapists, and Psychologists.
• Support families in navigating services, entitlements, and safeguarding.
• Develop individual care and support plans tailored to the needs of each child.
• Contribute to case reviews, team meetings, and service improvement initiatives.

Requirements for the Social Worker:

• Recognised qualification in Social Work.
• CORU registration (essential).
• Experience working with children, families, or disability services (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Full driver's licence and access to own transport desirable.

Benefits

• HSE pay scales and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Contact Us:

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to

About Direct Medics
This year, we're proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we've built within the healthcare sector.

Job Description
Direct Medics are working in partnership with a client based in Portlaoise to find a part time Social Worker to work with children and young people up to the age of 18 years with moderate to severe mental health problems and their families.

Temporary contract up to February 2026 initially. Part time hours between Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.

Requirements

• CORU Registered Social Worker
• Third-level qualification (or equivalent) in Social Work
• Experience working with young people with mental health problems and developmental conditions.
• Experience delivering evidence based interventions to young people and their families
• Full driving licence
• Right to live and work in Ireland

Benefits
Direct Medics is an approved framework supplier and offer our Health & Social Care Professionals market-leading benefits, which include the following services and are provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Assistance with Registration Fees*
• FREE Pre-employment Checks and Clearance*
• FREE Uniform*
• FREE Online Training*
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training*
• Excellent Referral Scheme*
• Weekly Payroll
• Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career

What We Offer

• Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.
• T&Cs Apply

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative healthcare environment.

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We're hiring Social Care Workers

Looking for meaningful work where you can support and empower others? Join the Manor Homecare team today.

Level 7 qualification required

Full, clean driving licence

Weekly pay, in-house training & real career growth

Locations: Kildare and surrounding areas

Apply now:

Manor Homecare – Real care. Real people. Real impact.

South Kildare West Wicklow Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)
Permanent Contract - 35 hours per week
Location: Kildare Town
Social Worker Salary Scale - €50,120 - €72,356 DOE
In line with the HSE National Programme for Progressing Disability Services , Kare is the Lead Agency for the provision of supports across South Kildare West Wicklow. The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT, which reconfigured in 2014, providing quality, evidenced based and family-centred supports for children and young people aged 0-18 years, who present with complex needs associated with disability, within an interdisciplinary framework, to support their development to enable active participation in community life.

The Social Worker will support children who present with complex needs associated with a disability on Kare's Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) and will work as a key member of the interdisciplinary team providing a family centred quality service to children and their families in line with the National Programme for Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young people. The duties will include direct support/intervention with children and

Families.

Responsibilities
Be responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload in the context of the overall service

Conduct comprehensive
assessments of children and families with a disability where required
Determine the most appropriate social work methods of practices that would best enhance the quality of life of the person with a disability

Inform the individual with a disability and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services

Act as an advocate for children and families with a disability where appropriate

Liaise with Health Service Executive and relevant voluntary and statutory agencies in relation to the provision of personal and social services

To work as part of the interdisciplinary Team and engage in collaborative goal setting as a team

To participate in case formulation meetings/case reviews as required

To contribute to the planning of the service priorities as required

To be fully aware of and compliant with current child protection and safeguarding legislation and local policies and procedures

Essential Requirements

• Possess a relevant Social Work qualification (applications from recent graduates are welcomed)
• Must be registered with and maintain registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU
• Demonstrate the ability to ensure a high standard of service is delivered
• Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working in disability services
• Full clean driving licence and use of own car
• Eligibility to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Benefits include:
Generous 29 days annual leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)

Rewarding work with flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Plan

Optional Salary Protection Plan

Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries for this position can be made to Catherine Byrne. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and satisfactory Garda vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable.

How To Apply
Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date for applications 8th October 2025

About Kare
Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development.
Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred
Visit our website:
Home | Kare

Social Worker

South Kildare West Wicklow Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT)

Permanent Contract - 35 hours per week

Location: Kildare Town

Social Worker Salary Scale - €50,120 - €72,356 DOE

In line with the HSE National Programme for Progressing Disability Services , Kare is the Lead Agency for the provision of supports across South Kildare West Wicklow. The successful candidate will join an established Interdisciplinary CDNT, which reconfigured in 2014, providing quality, evidenced based and family-centred supports for children and young people aged 0-18 years, who present with complex needs associated with disability, within an interdisciplinary framework, to support their development to enable active participation in community life.

The Social Worker will support children who present with complex needs associated with a disability on Kare's Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) and will work as a key member of the interdisciplinary team providing a family centred quality service to children and their families in line with the National Programme for Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young people. The duties will include direct support/intervention with children and

Families.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload in the context of the overall service

Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a disability where required

Determine the most appropriate social work methods of practices that would best enhance the quality of life of the person with a disability

Inform the individual with a disability and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services

Act as an advocate for children and families with a disability where appropriate

Liaise with Health Service Executive and relevant voluntary and statutory agencies in relation to the provision of personal and social services

To work as part of the interdisciplinary Team and engage in collaborative goal setting as a team

To participate in case formulation meetings/case reviews as required

To contribute to the planning of the service priorities as required

To be fully aware of and compliant with current child protection and safeguarding legislation and local policies and procedures

Essential Requirements

• Possess a relevant Social Work qualification (applications from recent graduates are welcomed)
• Must be registered with and maintain registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU
• Demonstrate the ability to ensure a high standard of service is delivered
• Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working in disability services
• Full clean driving licence and use of own car
• Eligibility to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Benefits include:

Generous 29 days annual leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)

Rewarding work with flexible hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Plan

Optional Salary Protection Plan

Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries for this position can be made to Catherine Byrne. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and satisfactory Garda vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date for applications 8th October 2025

About Kare

Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred

Visit our website: Home | Kare

About the Role:

Our client is seeking full-time, permanent Social Care professionals in Cork to support children and young people in residential care.

As a leading national provider, they deliver tailored therapeutic programmes to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference while working within a caring and dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver person centred care in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and meaningful activities
• Promote dignity, empowerment, and inclusion
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with care standards

Role Requirements:

Essential:

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a related field. Other eligible qualifications include:

• Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy, or Addiction Counselling (QQI Level 7/8)
• Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Youth and Community, Social Science, Family Support (QQI Level 7)
• Nursing, Teaching, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care, Applied Policing, or Custodial Care
• No qualification or non-relevant qualification but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care worker (applicant must be CORU registered and have evidence to support same - cannot be awaiting registration).

Desirable:

• At least one year of experience in residential childcare
• Full driver's licence

What Our Client Offers:

Our client provides a supportive and rewarding working environment with benefits including:

• Weekend premium pay
• Personal and income protection
• Life assurance / death in service cover
• Enhanced maternity and compassionate leave
• Career break opportunities
• Supervision, debriefing, and counselling support
• Paid professional development training
• Resources to support your work with children and young people
• Team-building initiatives and social events
• Staff recognition and reward schemes

Apply Now:

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, then we want to hear from you.

Apply via the link below or send your cv to

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We also offer a
€300 referral fee
for successful introductions and there are multiple vacancies available
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Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.

Professionally Qualified Social Worker - Basic Grade
Reporting Relationship
Your professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Senior Social Worker / Team Leader through the professional line management structure.

Purpose of the Post
The purpose of the post is to join the existing social work team in providing a social work service to the Psychiatry of Later Life and long-term mental health units. The focus of the role is to improve the health and social wellbeing of the service users through individual and group work and liaison with family and community-based services. The role provides an opportunity to work in energetic and committed multidisciplinary teams with a strong person-centred approach based on evidence-based treatments and a biopsychosocial model.

Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications And/ Or Experience
Candidates must possess

• National Qualification in Social Work (N.Q.S.W.) or Certificate of Qualification in Social Work awarded by the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work, U.K. or an equivalent qualification recognized for appointment to the post of Senior Social Worker in Ireland.
• Must be registered in the Social Work Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board (CORU);
• Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.
• Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Desirable

• Previous clinical experience working in Psychiatry of Later Life / Care of Older Persons
• Previous experience with group facilitation and a particular interest in groupwork would be preferable.

Why Work with Highfield?

• Professional Development: Access training opportunities, career development pathways, and a full induction program to support your growth.
• Innovative Model of Care: Collaborate in a team dedicated to patient-centred outcomes, shaping the future of mental health care.
• Culture of Excellence: Work in an environment that promotes creativity, continuous learning, and the highest standards of practice.
• Positive Impact: Help transform lives, supporting service users and their families within their communities.

Be part of a progressive multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing care while working at the forefront of mental health innovation.
Apply today
Highfield Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Victoria Healthcare Organisation Ireland

The Longford branch

All curriculum vitae and documentation to be sent to or

Hoping to hear from you

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Social Worker located in Longford. The Social Worker will be responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals and families, conducting assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. They will also be involved in advocating for clients' needs, offering counseling services, and maintaining accurate records and documentation of client interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting assessments and developing care plans
• Ability to offer counseling services and provide support to individuals and families
• Strong advocacy and communication skills
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
• Valid social work license or certification
• Experience working in a healthcare or social services setting is a plus

Our client, a leading provider of residential social care services for young people, is expanding their team and now seeking
Social Care Leaders
to join their trauma-informed service in
Tipperary
.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a supportive, child-centred environment that promotes positive attachments, stability, and personal growth for children and young people aged 0–17.

The Role

As a
Social Care Leader
, you will play a central role in guiding a team of Social Care Workers and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care.

You will support the team in implementing therapeutic interventions, maintaining care plans, and fostering a safe, nurturing environment that enables young people to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Social Care Workers in delivering a therapeutic, trauma-informed model of care.
• Oversee day-to-day operations within the residential unit, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and organisational policies.
• Develop, monitor, and review individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Promote a child-centred, relationship-based approach in all interactions with young people.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely completion of reports and administrative records.
• Engage in household management duties to maintain a safe, comfortable, and homely environment.
• Participate in on-call duties and ensure effective communication across shifts.
• Support ongoing professional development and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 7 or 8 qualification in
  Applied Social Studies
  or an equivalent relevant discipline (such as Psychology, Social Science, Youth & Community, Counselling, Nursing, etc.).
• A
  full clean driving licence
  is essential.
• Previous
  experience in a residential childcare setting
  is desirable, ideally with some team-lead or senior experience.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and act as a positive role model for staff and young people.
• Flexibility to work across rosters and locations when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with incremental progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional training and development.
• Paid bank holidays and additional leave benefits.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.