Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Full-time (35 hours)

Permanent Contract. Based in the North-East Region (Coolock)

St. Michael’s House is a community based voluntary organisation founded by parents in 1955 which provides facilities and services to over 1,500 people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Ireland throughout Dublin city and county. We provide services in three regions: North Region (Ballymun); North Region (Coolock); South Region (Goatstown).

Applications are invited for the post of Professionally Qualified Social Worker to work in the Social Work Department (Adult Services). The position is full-time and permanent and is based in the North-East Region of SMH (Coolock) with cross-regional responsibility.

The successful candidate will support the effective delivery of the social work function in St. Michael’s House. Good assessment skills, planning skills and the ability to manage a complex caseload are essential, as well as good clinical, organisational and administrative capacity in properly discharging the functions of this role. Commitment to the delivery of high quality, person-centred, community-based services is also required with excellent communication, time management skills and the ability to work in a self-directed manner as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Essential Requirement for this position: 

• 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

To apply: please submite your cover letter and up to date CV via rezoomo

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, remember to include a valid email address as this is the way you will be contacted to attend an interview. On your cover letter please include your suitability for the role including the criteria in the advert above.

What We Offer:

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Induction
• Training / CPD
• Career Progression

Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th Jan 2026 at 5:00 pm

Informal enquiries for this position are welcomed. Please contact Ed Beausang, Principal Social Worker (ed.beausang@smh.ie)

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

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