Senior Social Worker / Team Leader – Children’s Disability Network

About the role

This is an exciting full‑time opportunity to lead a Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) supporting children with complex intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities and their families. The Senior Social Worker/Team Leader will deliver evidence‑based, family‑centred services in line with Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, person‑centred social work interventions for children and families within the CDNT.
• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team, offering clinical supervision to social workers and students.
• Conduct expert assessments and reflective practice to meet complex needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.

Required profile

• Degree or Masters in Social Work (or equivalent) with a National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW).
• Fully registered with CORU and at least 5 years post‑qualification experience.
• Proven ability to assess, supervise and support families with complex disabilities.
• Excellent communication, time‑management and self‑direction skills.
• Full clean driver’s licence and access to a car.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary scale €71,690 – €82,693 per year.
• HSE pay scale with incremental increases and frontline premium payments.
• Generous annual leave, public pension scheme, sick pay and paid maternity leave.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, employee assistance programme and regular CPD training.
• Clear career progression pathways within a publicly funded organisation.