ROLE: SENIOR SOCIAL CARE WORKER

LOCATION: Neilstown, Clondalkin. Dublin 22

SALARY SCALE: This role is attached to a defined salary scale which starts at €47.596 and ranges to €53.477 Appointments on the higher salary range are made depending on experience.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The role of Senior Social Care Worker is vital to the successful delivery of quality care, programmes and services in Neart Le Cheile for children and caregivers who access the service. The Senior Social Care Worker will support primarily children aged 4 to 18 along with their caregivers in Neart Le Cheile , Neilstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

The Senior Social Care Worker will report directly to the project manager and will be assigned a supervisor to provide regular support and supervision. The Senior Social Care Worker will be a member of, and work collaboratively with the wider Neart Le Cheile staff team, and external service providers and stakeholders in the Clondalkin region. The Senior Social Care worker will be responsible for supporting children from universal level to intensive wrap around support for those presenting with multiple and complex needs for a period of time. The Senior Social Care worker will also ensure the effective day-to-day running of the Neart Le Cheile project, all aspects of Health and Safety, Fire safety, Hygiene and the Physical Environment.

The Neart Le Cheile Service is located in Unit 1 / 2 Neilstown Shopping Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (D22 AK38).

This role involves working (38 hours per week) Monday to Thursday 09.45 – 18.00 and Friday 09.30 -14.30 however, some earlier or evening work will be required to facilitate group work or the functioning needs and operation of the service and a time in Lieu system will be in operation. Flexibility in working hours / patterns will be essential.

The Senior Social Care Worker will have a background in one of the following, Social Care Practice, Social Care Work, Applied Social Care, and Education to a minimum level of Ordinary Bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 7) or Honours Bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) - (National Framework of Qualifications) in Social Care.

The ideal candidate would also be entered onto the CORU register of Social Care Workers.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached below.

Instructions for Applying for the Senior Social Care Worker

• Read the Post Description Carefully
• Review the job description/ Person specification, duties, and requirements to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.

CV

• Write a cover letter highlighting your suitability.
• Attach an up to date CV.
• Address each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description / person spec.

Supporting Documents

• Include copies of relevant qualifications, certificates, or references
• Ensure all documents are up to date and clearly labelled.

Submission Process:

• Send your application by email to Declan.Hannon@neartlecheile.ie by 5pm on 26/09/2025 and in the heading line please state “Senior Social Care Worker Application” when attaching your cover letter and CV.

For any further queries around the advertised role, please contact:

Declan.hannon@neartlecheile.ie : Service Manager
Andy@dignityIreland.ie : Chairperson

Shortlisting will apply.

Please note only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Candidate must be available for in person interview

The successful candidate will only be appointed after successful completion of Garda vetting and reference checks.

Neart Le Cheile is an equal opportunities employer.