Basic Grade Social Worker - CDNT

St. Michael's House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area, supporting 1,953 people and impacting thousands of family members. The organisation is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills (figures from 1st May 2021).

Professionally Qualified Basic Grade Social Worker

Part time, Fixed term 12 month contract

Coolock Children's Disability Network Team

This is an exciting opportunity for a basic grade Social Worker to support children and their families presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical and/or sensory disabilities. The Social Worker is a valuable member of the Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT), working as part of a multi disciplinary team. A Social Work Team Leader, Senior Practitioner and Basic Grade posts comprise each CDNT. Opportunities for training and regular clinical supervision are provided. This temporary post is assigned to the Coolock CDNT; staff will see children in the CDNT offices at Coolock Primary Care Centre on Cromcastle Road and also at home and in preschool/school.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• Degree or Masters in Social Work or equivalent
• National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW)
• Full registration with CORU
• Commitment to the delivery of high quality, person centred, community based services
• Excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work independently
• Full clean driver's licence and access to a car
• Experience working in children's disability services
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits of working at St Michael's House

• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid maternity leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

To Apply

• Comprehensive CV detailing education, skills, career history and experience
• Short cover letter/personal statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered and how your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role at St. Michael's House
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted

Salary scale: €50,621 - €73,080 LSI

• Those with no prior public sector experience will be placed at point 1 of the pay scale
• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for interview dates; candidates should make themselves available
• All interviews will be held in person

Candidate note: canvassing will disqualify applicants.

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