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Professionally Qualified Social Worker

On-site in Dublin·Added today (last checked 27 Oct)

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Salary
€51,127 - €73,811 a year
Work mode
On-site, Dublin

The role

The purpose of this post is to provide a social work service to patients and their families attending the relevant existing CHI site / NCHI

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children's hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria

· Be registered as a social worker with CORU (Candidates must provide proof of registration) or have applied for, and are awaiting professional accreditation and can provide evidence of same

· Have a knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, policies and guidelines underpinning social work within an Irish setting.

PLEASE NOTE

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2027 for your information only:

· 8thFebruary 2027

· 8thMarch 2027

· 5thApril 2027

Hiring process

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above are met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Wednesday, 18th November 2026 by 23:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Claudine Frame at claudine.frame@childrenshealthireland.ie or Cian O'Donoghue at Cian.O'Donoghue@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

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