Senior Social Worker

Senior Grade Social Worker 

Senior Grade Social Worker job opportunity with Enable Ireland for their Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT). 

Are you an experienced and compassionate Social Worker ready to take on a leadership role and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families? Enable Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Grade Social Worker to join their Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT). This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading organisation committed to supporting children and young people with disabilities, while developing your professional skills within a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. 

About Enable Ireland 

Enable Ireland is a non-profit organisation that provides vital therapy and support services to children and adults with disabilities and their families. Through the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model, their Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) deliver family-centred services that empower children and young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential.  

Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.  

Role Overview 

As a Senior Grade Social Worker, you will take a leading role in providing a comprehensive range of social work services to children and young people (0–18 years) and their families. Working within a dynamic interdisciplinary framework, you will deliver expert assessments and interventions through a family-centred approach. This senior position involves clinical leadership, service development, and the supervision and mentoring of staff grade social workers and students. Your work will span various settings, including clinics, schools, homes, and the community.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan and manage a caseload, providing assessments and interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.  
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to staff grade social workers and students.  
• Take a lead role in service planning, innovation, and development within the social work discipline.  
• Delegate tasks appropriately and support the professional development of junior staff members.  
• Work collaboratively with families and other agencies, including TUSLA and CAMHS, to ensure integrated care.  
• Represent the social work discipline at internal and external meetings.  
• Act as a mandated person under the Children First National Guidelines, upholding the highest standards of professional and ethical practice.  

Qualifications & Experience 

Essential Criteria:  

• Must be registered in the Social Work Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU.  

AND  

• Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.  

AND  

• Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.  

AND  

• Have three years relevant post qualification experience.   
• On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.   

AND  

• Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• Experience working with children and their families.  
• Experience working with children with disabilities.  
• Experience in providing training.  
• Previous management experience.  
• 3 years’ experience in a senior or other management role. 

What’s on Offer 

• Competitive Salary: A salary scale of €66,493 - €78,233 (pro rata), with planned increases in 2025.  
• Generous Annual Leave: 34 days annual leave (pro rata), with additional days for long service recognition.  
• Pension Scheme: Access to a contributory pension scheme, including income continuance and death-in-service benefits.  
• Professional Development: A strong commitment to leadership development, continuous professional growth, and clinical supervision.  
• Leadership Opportunity: A chance to lead, mentor, and shape services within a respected national organisation.  
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a motivated, collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference.  
• Family Leave: Paid adjusted maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave to support your work-life balance.  
• Sick Leave: Up to 13 weeks’ full pay and an additional 13 weeks at half pay (less social welfare offset) within a 12-month rolling period.  
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential wellbeing and support services available to all staff.  
• Bike to Work Scheme: Tax-efficient purchase of bicycles and equipment for commuting.  
• TaxSaver Commuter Tickets: Save significantly on public transport costs.  

Contract Specifics:  

Location: Tipperary   

Contract Type: Full time temporary (2 years) 

Contract Hours: 35 hours per week 

Take the Next Step in Your Career 

If you are a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to embrace a leadership role, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to drive meaningful change and contribute to a service that makes a profound difference.  

Click here to complete our short application form 

Please note:   

A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months.  

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment and Garda/Police clearance. A probationary period of 6 months will apply.  

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