A community support organization is seeking a Senior Social Worker for their Childrens Disability Network Team in Kildare. This role involves managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and providing clinical support to children with disabilities and their families. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Social Work qualification and experience in disability services. The position offers generous leave, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A community support organization in Kildare is seeking a Psychologist for a permanent position to support children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will work in an inter‑disciplinary team and will have a minimum of a university degree in Psychology. This role offers competitive benefits including 29 days of annual leave and optional salary protection. The closing date for applications is December 4, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Social Worker South Kildare West Wicklow Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) Permanent Contract – 35 hours per week Location: Kildare Town Senior Social Worker Practitioner Salary Scale – €61,440 – €79,126 DOE The South Kildare West Wicklow CDNT operates a biopsychosocial model and adopts a Family‑Centred Approach. The Senior Social Worker will work as part of an inter‑disciplinary team to provide clinical supports to children aged 0‑18 years who present with complex needs associated with a disability and their families. The CDNT provides supports across South Kildare and West Wicklow. As a Senior on the team they will have leadership responsibilities within the team. Responsibilities Be responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload in the context of the overall service Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a disability where required Determine the most appropriate social work methods and practices that would best enhance the quality of life of the person with a disability Inform the individual with a disability and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services Act as an advocate for children and families with a disability where appropriate Liaise with the Health Service Executive and relevant voluntary and statutory agencies in relation to the provision of personal and social services Work as part of the inter‑disciplinary team and engage in collaborative goal setting as a team Participate in case formulation meetings/case reviews as required Contribute to the planning of the service priorities as required Be fully aware of and compliant with current child protection and safeguarding legislation and local policies and procedures Requirements Possess a relevant Social Work qualification Have 3 years full‑time (or an aggregate of 3 years full‑time) relevant post‑qualification experience Must be registered with and maintain registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU Demonstrate the ability to ensure a high standard of service is delivered Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with effective interpersonal and communication skills Experience of working with children and families Experience of working in disability services Full clean driving licence and use of own car Benefits include Generous 29 days annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme Contributory Pension Plan Optional Salary Protection Plan Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 4th December 2025 A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquiries to Catherine Byrne. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community‑based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A community-based support organization in Kildare is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a permanent contract. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, conduct assessments, and advocate for children and families with disabilities. This role offers generous benefits including 29 days annual leave and flexible hours, making it an ideal opportunity for those with a strong background in social work and experience in disability services. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Social Worker - Childrens Disability Network Team Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. Permanent Contract 35 hours per week Location: Kildare Town Salary Scale: €61,440 - €79,126 DOE The South Kildare West Wicklow Children’s Disability Network Team operates a biopsychosocial model and adopts a Family‑Centred Approach. The Senior Social Worker works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide clinical support to children aged 0‑18 years with complex needs associated with a disability and to their families. The team provides supports across South Kildare and West Wicklow, and the Senior will have leadership responsibilities within the team. Responsibilities Be responsible for managing and prioritising your own caseload in the context of the overall service Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a disability where required Determine the most appropriate social work methods of practices that would best enhance the quality of life of the person with a disability Inform the individual with a disability and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services Act as an advocate for children and families with a disability where appropriate Liaise with Health Service Executive and relevant voluntary and statutory agencies in relation to the provision of personal and social services Work as part of the interdisciplinary team and engage in collaborative goal setting as a team Participate in case formulation meetings/case reviews as required Contribute to the planning of the service priorities as required Be fully aware of and compliant with current child protection and safeguarding legislation and local policies and procedures Requirements Possess a relevant Social Work qualification Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) relevant post qualification experience Must be registered with and maintain registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU Demonstrate the ability to ensure a high standard of service is delivered Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with effective interpersonal and communication skills Experience of working with children and families Experience of working in disability services Full clean driving licence and use of own car Benefits Generous 29 days annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme Contributory Pension Plan Optional Salary Protection Plan Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Key Skills Social work assessment Caseload management Interdisciplinary teamwork Safeguarding Closing date for applications: 4th December 2025 About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community‑based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person‑Centred. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Psychologist Childrens Disability Network Team 2 x Permanent Contract Location: Athy/Kildare Town, Co. Kildare Clinical Psychologist Salary Scale: €61,976 to €106,101 DOE The South Kildare West Wicklow CDNT operate a biopsychosocial model and adopted a Family Centred Approach in line with the National Framework for Progressing Disability Services. The CDNT provide supports across South Kildare and West Wicklow. The psychologist will work as part of an inter‑disciplinary team to provide clinical supports to children and young people aged 0‑18 years who present with complex needs associated with a disability. Responsibilities Selection, administration and analysis of a range of standardised and non‑standardised assessments of cognitive ability, emotional well‑being and behaviour. Case formulation that informs programme/intervention development to include individual learning programmes and skills training. Development of behaviour management plans and provision of support regarding the implementation of same. Facilitation of group interventions and individual interventions for service users, their families or staff. Participate in continuing professional development including in‑service training, attending or presenting at conferences/courses relevant to practice. Requirements Hold a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject AND have an Irish post‑graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology or an equivalent qualification in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. Demonstrate competence in working with intellectual disabilities – either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post‑qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Experience of working with children with a disability. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must have a full, valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle. Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship. Benefits 29 days annual leave. Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service). Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions. Optional Salary Protection Plan. Rewarding work with flexible hours. Employee Assistance Programme. Local employee discounts. Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression. Closing date for applications is 4th December 2025. Informal enquires to Catherine Byrne. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community‑based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills Psychology Clinical Psychology Assessment Intervention Behaviour Management #J-18808-Ljbffr
