Social Worker, Dublin Pike

Staff Grade and Senior Social Workers– Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) We are currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Social Workers to join a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team based in Ballymun. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting children, adolescents, and their families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker

Carry out comprehensive psychosocial assessments with children, adolescents, and families

Provide therapeutic interventions and support tailored to individual needs

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, and allied health professionals

Develop and implement care plans in line with a recovery‑oriented and family‑centred approach

Engage with external agencies including Tusla, schools, and community services

Participate in safeguarding and child protection processes

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical records

Senior Role Responsibilities (in addition to above)

Manage a complex caseload and provide clinical leadership within the team

Support and supervise junior staff and students

Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Provide specialist input into complex cases and multidisciplinary decision‑making

Requirements for the Social Worker

Degree in Social Work

CORU registration (or eligibility)

For Staff Grade: relevant experience working with children, adolescents, or mental health services

For Senior Grade: minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience

Experience in CAMHS or child and adolescent services desirable

Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills

Desirable

Experience in child protection and safeguarding

Knowledge of relevant mental health and social care legislation

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

What’s on Offer

Competitive HSE‑aligned salary

Opportunity to work within a specialist CAMHS team

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Valuable experience in child and adolescent mental health

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