Carlow County Council provides services to a population of over 62,000 citizens in areas of housing, roads, transportation, planning, environment, libraries, economic and community development, tourism, fire and emergency response, parks, amenities, heritage, arts, and water services.

Social Worker

The role of local authority Social Work within housing has changed over time in light of emerging needs of vulnerable groups and clients. The role has expanded and evolved historically from a Traveller specific role to responding to a broader base of referrals where assessment and intervention is required. Social Work provides a housing related service including responsive and preventative work.

Professionally qualified Social Work staff respond to cases regarding family needs assessments, crisis intervention, bereavement and loss, Advocacy and concerns regarding capacity of clients (Assisted Decision Making “Capacity” Act 2015). The profession of Social Work involves supporting individuals and families who are experiencing difficulty in coping which is impacting on their ability to function. This may be due to, emotional issues, illness, general coping ability, lack of social supports, addictions, mental health, disability, ageing, personal or interpersonal relationship problems. The work involves assessing what the issues are and firstly identifying solutions with the client(s) themselves utilising a strengths-based approach and making referrals and recommendations regarding service delivery as appropriate.

The Post: Permanent, whole-time and pensionable position (35 hours per week).

Salary Scale: (Circular Letter EL 03/2025) - €54,662, €57,237, €59,834, €62,451, €65,056, €67,665, €70,276 and €71,641 (LSI1) gross per annum.

Annual Leave: 30 Days

Closing date: 12pm Friday 8th August 2025

More Information: For more information on this role, visit Job Vacancies | Carlow Co Co