Professionally Qualified Social Worker - Maternity Leave

Location : Lucena Clinic, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Initial Base : Rathgar, Dublin 6 Lucena Clinic provides a comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health disorders, to defined catchment areas, with an under 18 population of 172,585, residing in South Dublin City and County plus North and West County Wicklow. Clinical Teams are based throughout the catchment area operating clinics in Tallaght, Rathgar, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow town and Arklow. Professionally Qualified Social Worker Full Time (35hrs). Fixed Term for 1 year (Maternity Cover) Saint John of God Community Services, Community Mental Health Services Lucena Clinic are now inviting applications for the post of Professionally Qualified Social Worker. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and committed to providing a quality service that responds to the needs and priorities of our service users. Role Summary Social Workers deliver a comprehensive therapeutic social work service as part of the multidisciplinary team in five clinics. The Social Work Department places emphasis on delivering a high standard of evidence based clinical care to young people, their families and carers. It is also committed to on-going professional development; training; research; consultation and supervision. This post provides an excellent opportunity to further develop therapeutic skills in a mental health setting with opportunities for cross discipline and cross team working. Minimum Requirements Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above and the successful candidate shall : Have the National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent and be registered with the Social Workers Registration Board of CORU as a Social Worker. Post qualified experience in a Social Worker role, preferably in a child and adolescent or mental health setting is desirable. Be innovative, resourceful, flexible and have excellent communication, interpersonal, administrative and co-ordination skills. Have an ability to work effectively, both in a busy team environment and independently. Have demonstrable interest in developing expertise and experience in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Multidisciplinary Setting Full clean drivers license is desirable. Remuneration Salary Grade 3017 Social Worker on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €49,624 - €71,640 per annum pro rata Initial location The initial location of this role is Lucena Clinic, Rathgar . However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS's other places of business or / and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. Application Process : The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following : Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. An online video interview. Competitive competency-based interview. Presentation A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application. Why work for us? St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Increments Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training / professional development 29 days annual leave (pro-rata) 29 days annual leave (pro-rata) Paid sick leave (minimum service period applies) Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies) Opportunities for career progression Public Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI Group HSF Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Closing Date : Friday18 th of July 2025 Informal inquiries to Mary McNamara, Principal Social Worker, on Job description available on request. Occupop Reference : LUC-JUN-2025-05 St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login / Register.