Senior Social Worker/Team Leader - CDNT 97470
Date posted: 8 May 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
97470
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Social Worker - Team Leader 3902
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Important Information
The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.
Health region
HSE Dublin and North East
County
- Dublin North
Location
Dublin North
Recruiter
St. Michaels House
Contract type
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
Post specific related information
Senior Social Work/Team Leader - CDNT
Children’s Disability Network Team
Full Time, Specific Purpose Contract
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 Senior 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.
We are looking to recruit for positions working on our Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michael’s House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack.
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 : €71,690 - €82,693
Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
Generous Annual Leave
Public Pension Scheme
Career Progression
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Training / CPD
Career Progression
To Apply:
A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
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.
As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. Closing Date: 22nd May 2026, 5:00pm
We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)
All interviews will be held in person
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date
22/05/2026 17:00:00
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries:
Elaine Sweetman - Children's Disability Network Manager (Elaine.Sweetman@smh.ie)
Catherine Rafters - Principal Social Worker (Catherine.Rafter@smh.ie)