Senior Social Worker - 0.7FTE

Location: Cluain Mhuire ServicesInitial Base: Blackrock, Co. DublinCluain Mhuire is a national center of innovation in public mental health service provision delivering a community based adult mental health service for the South East Coast of Co. Dublin to a catchment area of some 182,000 people approximately. In addition to general adult mental health services, Cluain Mhuire provides early intervention in psychosis, ADHD, gender and general hospital mental health services. Senior Social Worker Community TeamPart Time (24.5hrs per week), Permanent Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Cluain Mhuire Service are now inviting applications for the post of Senior Social Worker. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users.  Role SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to work 0.7FTE on a Community Mental Health multidisciplinary team to provide clinical social work input to service users and their families.Minimum Requirements·       Possess the NQSW or equivalent and be registered with the Social Workers Registration Board of CORU as a Social Worker.·       Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ depth and breadth of experience in the area of mental health with preferable experience in the specialist area of adult mental health.·       Demonstrate the ability to ensure high standards in the delivery of a high quality social work service for adults and their families who attend Cluain Mhuire in accordance with the philosophy of the Service.·       Demonstrate skill in organizing and planning·       Demonstrate excellent skills in supervision, leadership and effective therapeutic intervention.·       Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service improvement.·       Display effective interpersonal and communication skills including skills in multidisciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, service users and families.RemunerationSalary Grade 3019 SOCIAL WORKER, SENIOR MEDICAL on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale€70,980 - €81,874 per annum pro rata i.e. €49,686 – €57,311.80Initial locationThe initial location of this role is Blackrock. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS’s other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. Application Process:The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following:Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application.An online video interview.Competitive competency-based interview.PresentationA panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application.Why work for us?St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Annual IncrementsComprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development30 days annual leave (pro-rata)Paid sick leavePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveOpportunities for career progressionPublic Pension SchemeGroup Health Insurance Scheme through VHIGroup HSF SchemeCycle to Work SchemeClosing DateMonday 25th of May 2026Informal inquiries to Sharon Galligan Principal Social Worker on 0876619685 or sharon.galligan@sjog.ieJob description available on request. Reference: CMS-FEB-2026-04 St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only.