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    • Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Social Worker.
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Job Post Details

Social Worker - job post

Local Government Jobs Ireland
4.6 out of 5 stars
Carlow, County Carlow
€55,761–€73,081 a year - Permanent
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Job details

Pay

  • €55,761–€73,081 a year

Job type

  • Permanent

Location

Carlow, County Carlow

Full job description

Professional and Technical

Professionally Qualified Housing Welfare Officer

€55,761 - €73,081 (LSI1)

Advertised Date: 18 May 2026

Annual Salary

Carlow

Permanent

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM


Job Summary

Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Social Worker.
The role of local authority Social Work within housing has changed over time in light of emerging needs of vulnerable groups and clients. The role has expanded and evolved historically from a Traveller specific role to responding to a broader base of referrals where assessment and intervention is required. Social Work provides a housing related service including responsive and preventative work. LA Social Workers respond to referrals in respect of:

  • Existing tenants / Applicants
  • Older persons
  • Travellers
  • Vulnerable adults work (Safeguarding)
  • Child Welfare cases
  • Disability cases (Intellectual, Physical, Sensory & Autism) including Children’s Disability cases
  • Mental Health
  • Homelessness & HAP claimants”- LGMA LA Survey Jan 2024
  • LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex)
  • Other marginalised and vulnerable individuals and groups such as refugees and asylum seekers.
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet on our website www.carlow.ie

Education, Training, Experience
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: -

  • Hold a professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended); or
  • Have a letter of Validation issued by CORU/National Social Work Qualifications Board;
  • Be eligible for registration with CORU;
  • Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and
  • Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation.

The successful candidate will be required to satisfy the Local Authority that they are registered with CORU before a formal offer of employment is made.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website www.carlow.ie


Contact Details

Human Resource Section
Carlow County Council
County Buildings, Athy Road
Carlow
R93 E7R7

0599170313

hr@carlowcoco.ie

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