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Social Worker

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    Kildare County Council
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    Ref: #JOB-2407856
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    Áras Chill Dara, John Devoy Rd, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F
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    No of positions: 5
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    Paid Position
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    30 hours per week
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    55209.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 19 Aug 2025
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    Closing On: 04 Sep 2025

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 


Social work is directed towards enhancing the personal and social functioning of an individual, family or group. Work in the Social Work team involves, amongst other things, assessment/ reporting, advocacy, counselling, mediation, and other related therapeutic services.  

Social Work provides a housing-related service including responsive and preventative work. Local Authority (LA) Social Workers respond to referrals in respect of:
•	Existing social housing tenants / applicants,
•	Members of the Traveller community,
•	Older persons,
•	Vulnerable adults,
•	Child Safeguarding, 
•	Disability (Intellectual, Physical, Sensory & Autism), 
•	Mental Health,
•	Homelessness,
•	LGBTQI+,
•	Other marginalised and vulnerable individuals and groups such as refugees and asylum seekers.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

a)	Hold a professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health & Social Care Professionals Act, 2005 (as amended);

OR

b)	Have a Letter of Validation issued by CORU/National Social Work Qualification Board;
AND

c)	Be eligible for registration with CORU.
Candidates should also; 

d)	Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and

e)	Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisations.
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Career Level

  • Managerial

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