Principle Social Worker

Ireland
Temporary
Full-time

6 days ago

I’m currently partnering with a national Child and Family Agency to recruit an experienced Principal Social Worker to join their leadership team.This is a key senior appointment, offering the opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of frontline social work services within a defined functional area, supporting children, young people, and families across the community.About the RoleAs Principal Social Worker, you will provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership to social work teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective services.You will play a central role in service planning, performance management, and driving best practice, while also supporting and developing staff within a multidisciplinary environment.Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the delivery of social work services within your area
Provide clinical and professional leadership to social work teams
Support, supervise, and develop staff, ensuring high standards of practice
Contribute to service planning, development, and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with legislation, policy, and national standards
Work closely with senior stakeholders to support integrated service delivery
Monitor service performance, resources, and budget allocation
Represent the service at senior meetings, case conferences, and relevant forums

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Social Worker with CORU registration
Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
Strong leadership and management experience within social work services
Proven ability to manage teams, caseloads, and service delivery
In-depth knowledge of child protection, welfare, and family support services
Excellent communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills

Why This Role?

Senior leadership position within a national Child and Family Agency
Opportunity to influence and shape service delivery at a strategic level
Strong focus on professional standards, governance, and quality improvement
Work within a well-structured organisation with clear reporting lines
Meaningful impact on services supporting children and families

Additional Information

This role will require travel; access to transport is necessary
The organisation is undergoing ongoing service development and reform, offering exposure to large-scale change and innovation

If you’re an experienced Social Work leader looking to step into a Principal-level role within a Child and Family Agency setting, I’d be happy to have a confidential chat.

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