Social Work Team Leader, Dublin Pike

Social Work Team Leader Service: Intensive Family Support (IFS)– Safety&Welfare Team Organisation: Tusla Location: 1 Northwood Avenue, Northwood, Dublin 9 (D09 V2F7) Contract Type: Temporary (Agency) Hours: Full Time– 35 hours per week

Purpose of the Post The Social Work Team Leader will provide

professional leadership and management

to a Social Work team within the

Intensive Family Support (IFS) Safety&Welfare Team , ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, child‑centred services in line with

Tusla policies, national practice frameworks, and statutory responsibilities .

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provide

day‑to‑day operational management and professional supervision

to social work staff

Ensure effective

case management, risk assessment, and decision‑making

in relation to child welfare and protection concerns

Support social workers in managing

complex and high‑risk cases , promoting reflective and evidence‑based practice

Monitor and manage

workload allocation , ensuring service priorities are met

Ensure compliance with

Children First, relevant legislation, Tusla procedures, and national practice standards

Liaise with internal services and external agencies to support integrated service delivery

Contribute to

service planning, reporting, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

Promote a positive team environment that supports professional development and best practice

Eligibility Criteria Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of applications:

Hold a

recognised professional qualification in Social Work

Be

registered on the Social Workers Register maintained by CORU

Have

relevant post‑qualification experience , including experience in

child protection and/or child welfare services

Demonstrate

previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role

Have a thorough knowledge of

Tusla practice models, policies, and statutory functions

Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, communication, and decision‑making skills

#J-18808-Ljbffr