Job Tag: Social Worker

Registered Manager

Excel Recruitment is thrilled to be hiring 2x Registered Managers for permanent, full-time positions in County Down with a starting salary of £51,332 per year

Locations: Carryduff & Loughinisland.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, this is your chance to lead and inspire in a rewarding role.

Please note you must be a Qualified Social Worker to apply.

The Client:

  • Since 2016, our client has been a trusted provider of specialist residential care for vulnerable and traumatised children and young people. They offer highly personalised care in nurturing, stable, and trauma-informed environments, helping young people thrive and build brighter futures.
  • They are dedicated to creating safe, nurturing environments for vulnerable children in crisis.

The Role:

As a Registered Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care and creating a safe, supportive space for young people. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated staff team.
  • Overseeing daily operations to ensure the highest standards of care.
  • Taking responsibility for safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
  • Managing care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
  • Building strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders.
  • Driving continuous improvement and achieving excellent inspection outcomes.

The Person:

  • Experience: At least 2 years working with traumatised children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Qualifications: Social Work Degree or Diploma (Northern Ireland roles) and NISCC registration.
  • Leadership Skills: Minimum 2 years managing staff, including coaching, supervision, and leading team meetings.
  • Driving License: Full UK or Irish license held for over 1 year, with no more than 3 penalty points.
  • Compliance: Ability to obtain Enhanced Access NI and register with NISCC if not already registered.

On Offer:

  • £51,332, negotiable, per year along with additional incentives for covering the “on-call” duties.
  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working hours (with an on-call requirement)
  • Excellent career development opportunties.

For more information, contact Wes McCullough. Ready to take the next step? Click the APPLY link and send your up-to-date CV today!

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Staff Grade Social Worker (Mental Health)

Position: Social Worker – Mental Health Service for Older Persons

Location: Carew House (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook) and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 7 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 7-month contract with the Mental Health Service for Older Persons, based in Carew House, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook, and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker, who wants to gain valuable experience in a specialist older persons mental health service, working as part of a supportive and established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will support older persons with complex mental health needs, contribute to person-centred and recovery-focused care, and work closely with families, carers, and experienced professionals across both community and hospital settings.

In this role, you will play a key part in assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions, while helping to ensure high-quality support for older adults accessing mental health services.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision-Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff Grade Social Worker (Mental Health Older Persons)

Position: Social Worker – Mental Health Service for Older Persons

Location: Carew House (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook) and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 7 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 7-month contract with the Mental Health Service for Older Persons, based in Carew House, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook, and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker, who wants to gain valuable experience in a specialist older persons mental health service, working as part of a supportive and established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will support older persons with complex mental health needs, contribute to person-centred and recovery-focused care, and work closely with families, carers, and experienced professionals across both community and hospital settings.

In this role, you will play a key part in assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions, while helping to ensure high-quality support for older adults accessing mental health services.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

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Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision-Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff Grade Social Worker (Inpatient mental health)

Position: Professionally Qualified Social Worker – Mental Health Services

Location: Churchtown Primary Care Centre and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 6-month maternity leave cover
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 6-month maternity leave cover contract within Mental Health Services, based across Churchtown Primary Care Centre and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who wants to build valuable experience in a well-established mental health service.

The successful candidate will support adults with complex mental health needs, contribute to recovery focused care, and work alongside experienced professionals in both community and hospital environments.

In this role, you will be central to assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, while also working closely with families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Team Leader Social Worker (child disability)

Job Title: Social Worker Team Leader

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week, pensionable role
Salary & Benefits: HSE salary scales + pension + excellent benefits

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a permanent Social Worker Team Leader to join a highly experienced Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Blanchardstown.

This is a very well-supported team, with a Principal Social Worker on the CDNT to provide professional leadership, consultation and supervision, alongside the support of a long-established multidisciplinary team.

This is a permanent, pensionable role with strong supports including regular supervision, protected CPD and clear opportunities for career development. As Team Leader, you will combine high-quality frontline practice with team leadership, contributing to service development, quality improvement and a consistent, family-centred approach across the CDNT.

Job Purpose

As Social Worker Team Leader, you will provide high-quality social work assessment and intervention to children and young people (0-18 years) with disabilities and their families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop and review support plans, and ensure practice is strengths-based, rights-based and family-centred.

You will work closely with the CDNT’s multidisciplinary team (e.g. Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and others as available) to deliver coordinated supports and safe, integrated care. You will provide day-to-day guidance to social work staff (and/or students, as required), support consistent recording and governance standards, and contribute to clinical decision-making-backed by the Principal Social Worker for professional supervision, consultation and practice development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead within a supportive service, strengthen social work practice within a CDNT, and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families.

Role summary:

  • Provide social work assessment and intervention to children and families, including complex safeguarding, welfare and psychosocial needs.
  • Provide leadership and support to the social work function on the CDNT, including guidance on best practice, prioritisation, and consistent, high-quality recording.
  • Work under the direction of the Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) and in partnership with the Principal Social Worker, contributing to service planning, governance and quality improvement.
  • Act as a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated, coordinated, family-centred service and strong communication across disciplines.
  • Support and empower parents/carers through information, advocacy and signposting, and contribute to group work/parent programmes as appropriate.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and documentation; liaise with Tusla (where relevant), schools and community agencies; and coordinate onward referrals in line with agreed pathways.
  • Represent the service at relevant meetings, case conferences and governance forums, supporting safe decision-making and collaborative risk management.

You will work with:

  • Children and young people with disabilities and their families
  • Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) multidisciplinary colleagues
  • Children’s Disability Network Manager and the Principal Social Worker
  • Staff across educational settings (preschools, primary/secondary and special schools)
  • Relevant statutory and community agencies supporting children and families (e.g. Education, Health, Social, Community and Voluntary Services)

Essential Requirements

  • Professional qualification in Social Work recognised for CORU registration
  • CORU registration as a Social Worker
  • Significant post-qualification experience in children’s services, disability, family support, safeguarding and/or complex needs (team-leading experience desirable)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a strengths-based, trauma-informed and rights-based way with children and families, including experience with safeguarding/welfare concerns and interagency working
  • Experience completing comprehensive assessments and producing clear, high-quality reports and care/support plans
  • Evidence of leadership in practice, including supporting colleagues and/or students, contributing to service development and promoting quality and governance standards
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Competitive HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlement and Pension in line with the HSE
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
  • Flexible working hours
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Free onsite parking

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Social Worker ready for a rewarding leadership opportunity within a supportive CDNT, apply today! Contact Charlene Cooke by email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139

Registered Manager

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Registered Manager in Loughinisland, Co. Down on a permanent full-time basis.

For you:

  • £51,332 per year along with additional incentives for covering the “on-call” duties.
  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working hours (with an on-call requirement)
  • Excellent career development opportunties.

The Client:

  • Since 2016, our client is a leading provider of high‑quality, therapeutic residential care across the UK, creating safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people with complex needs. Known for trauma‑informed practice, strong safeguarding standards and a commitment to personalised, child‑centred support, they deliver care that genuinely transforms lives.
  • With highly trained teams, structured care models and a focus on emotional wellbeing, our client works closely with social workers and local authorities to achieve positive, lasting outcomes.
  • This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your leadership directly contributes to giving children the safety, consistency and trust they deserve.

The Job:

With a full Job Spec available on request the Registered Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, nurturing, trauma‑informed environment where young people can thrive. You will:

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team.
  • Oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of care.
  • Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support.
  • Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent inspection outcomes.

The Person:

  • 2 years’ minimum experience working with traumatised children and young people who display challenging and pain-based behaviours.
  • Social Work qualification (Degree or Diploma) for Northern Ireland roles
  • NISCC registered.
  • 2 years’ minimum experience managing staff, including coaching, supervision, and leading team meetings.
  • Full UK or Irish driving license held for more than 1 year, and no more than 3 penalty points.
  • Ability to obtain Enhanced Access NI.
  • Willingness to register with, or current registration with, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council where applicable.

For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.

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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Registered Manager in Carryduff on a permanent full-time basis.

This role offers working hours of Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm with an expectation to perform “on-call” duties as they arise outside of these hours.

Salary for the role is offered at £51,332 per year along with additional incentives for covering the “on-call” duties.

The Client:

Since 2016, our client provides specialist residential care to some of the most vulnerable and traumatised children and young people. They provide highly individualised care within nurturing and stable domestic environments.

The Job:

With a full Job Spec available on request the Registered Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, nurturing, trauma‑informed environment where young people can thrive. You will:

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team.
  • Oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of care.
  • Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support.
  • Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent inspection outcomes.

The Person:

  • 2 years’ minimum experience working with traumatised children and young people who display challenging and pain-based behaviours.
  • Social Work qualification (Degree or Diploma) for Northern Ireland roles
  • NISCC registered.
  • 2 years’ minimum experience managing staff, including coaching, supervision, and leading team meetings.
  • Full UK or Irish driving license held for more than 1 year, and no more than 3 penalty points.
  • Ability to obtain Enhanced Access NI.
  • Willingness to register with, or current registration with, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council where applicable.

For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.

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Team Leader Social Worker (child disability)

Job Title: Social Worker Team Leader

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week, pensionable role
Salary & Benefits: HSE salary scales + pension + excellent benefits

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a permanent Social Worker Team Leader to join a highly experienced Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Blanchardstown.

This is a very well-supported team, with a Principal Social Worker on the CDNT to provide professional leadership, consultation and supervision, alongside the support of a long-established multidisciplinary team.

This is a permanent, pensionable role with strong supports including regular supervision, protected CPD and clear opportunities for career development. As Team Leader, you will combine high-quality frontline practice with team leadership, contributing to service development, quality improvement and a consistent, family-centred approach across the CDNT.

Job Purpose

As Social Worker Team Leader, you will provide high-quality social work assessment and intervention to children and young people (0-18 years) with disabilities and their families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop and review support plans, and ensure practice is strengths-based, rights-based and family-centred.

You will work closely with the CDNT’s multidisciplinary team (e.g. Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and others as available) to deliver coordinated supports and safe, integrated care. You will provide day-to-day guidance to social work staff (and/or students, as required), support consistent recording and governance standards, and contribute to clinical decision-making-backed by the Principal Social Worker for professional supervision, consultation and practice development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead within a supportive service, strengthen social work practice within a CDNT, and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families.

Role summary:

  • Provide social work assessment and intervention to children and families, including complex safeguarding, welfare and psychosocial needs.
  • Provide leadership and support to the social work function on the CDNT, including guidance on best practice, prioritisation, and consistent, high-quality recording.
  • Work under the direction of the Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) and in partnership with the Principal Social Worker, contributing to service planning, governance and quality improvement.
  • Act as a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated, coordinated, family-centred service and strong communication across disciplines.
  • Support and empower parents/carers through information, advocacy and signposting, and contribute to group work/parent programmes as appropriate.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and documentation; liaise with Tusla (where relevant), schools and community agencies; and coordinate onward referrals in line with agreed pathways.
  • Represent the service at relevant meetings, case conferences and governance forums, supporting safe decision-making and collaborative risk management.

You will work with:

  • Children and young people with disabilities and their families
  • Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) multidisciplinary colleagues
  • Children’s Disability Network Manager and the Principal Social Worker
  • Staff across educational settings (preschools, primary/secondary and special schools)
  • Relevant statutory and community agencies supporting children and families (e.g. Education, Health, Social, Community and Voluntary Services)

Essential Requirements

  • Professional qualification in Social Work recognised for CORU registration
  • CORU registration as a Social Worker
  • Significant post-qualification experience in children’s services, disability, family support, safeguarding and/or complex needs (team-leading experience desirable)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a strengths-based, trauma-informed and rights-based way with children and families, including experience with safeguarding/welfare concerns and interagency working
  • Experience completing comprehensive assessments and producing clear, high-quality reports and care/support plans
  • Evidence of leadership in practice, including supporting colleagues and/or students, contributing to service development and promoting quality and governance standards
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Competitive HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlement and Pension in line with the HSE
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
  • Flexible working hours
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Free onsite parking

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Social Worker ready for a rewarding leadership opportunity within a supportive CDNT, apply today! Contact Charlene Cooke by email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139