Basic Grade Social Worker - CDNT 97856
Before you apply
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This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non\-HSE applicants.Reference
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97856
Category
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Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
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Social Worker 3017
Advertisement source
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Section 38
Advertisement Type
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Open to all
Important Information
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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
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HSE Dublin and North East
County
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- Dublin North
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North Dublin
Recruiter
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St. Michaels House
Contract type
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- Fixed Term Part\-time
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Professionally Qualified Basic Grade Social Work
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), will work as part of a multi\-disciplinary team. The structure with in each CDNT comprises of a Social Work Team Leader, Senior Practitioner and Basic Grade posts. There will be opportunities for training and regular clinical supervision is provided.
This temporary post is assigned to the Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team. Staff will see children in the Coolock CDNT offices in Coolock Primary Care Centre, Cromcastle Road. Children will also be seen at home and in preschool/school.
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
Be committed to the delivery of high quality, person\-centred, community\-based services
Have excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work in a self directed manner.
Full clean drivers license and access to a car
Desirable criteria:
Experience working in children’s disability services.
Have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A panel will be created for future employment opportunities, across the four St Michael’s House Children’s Disability Network Teams. Pending graduates may apply.
Benefits of working in St Michael's House
HSE Pay Scale (incremental\*)
Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
Generous Annual Leave
Sick Pay Scheme
Paid Maternity Leave
Pension
Career Progression
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Training / CPD
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.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Salary scale : €50,621 \- €73,080 LSI
Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay\-scale above
Informal enquires:
Niamh Giltinan: Coolock Children’s Disability Network Manager, niamh.giltinan@smh.ie
Catherine Rafter: Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie
Closing Date: 26th 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
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26/05/2026 17:00:00
Informal enquiries
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Informal enquires:
Niamh Giltinan: Coolock Children’s Disability Network Manager, niamh.giltinan@smh.ie
Catherine Rafter: Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie
External link
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https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97856/
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