Social Work Team Leader

Service: Intensive Family Support (IFS) – Safety & Welfare Team
Organisation: Tusla
Location: 1 Northwood Avenue, Northwood, Dublin 9 (D09 V2F7)
Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)
Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week

Purpose of the Post

The Social Work Team Leader will provide professional leadership and management to a Social Work team within the Intensive Family Support (IFS) Safety & Welfare Team, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, child‑centred services in line with Tusla policies, national practice frameworks, and statutory responsibilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day operational management and professional supervision to social work staff
• Ensure effective case management, risk assessment, and decision‑making in relation to child welfare and protection concerns
• Support social workers in managing complex and high‑risk cases, promoting reflective and evidence‑based practice
• Monitor and manage workload allocation, ensuring service priorities are met
• Ensure compliance with Children First, relevant legislation, Tusla procedures, and national practice standards
• Liaise with internal services and external agencies to support integrated service delivery
• Contribute to service planning, reporting, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Promote a positive team environment that supports professional development and best practice

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of applications:

• Hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work
• Be registered on the Social Workers Register maintained by CORU
• Have relevant post‑qualification experience, including experience in child protection and/or child welfare services
• Demonstrate previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Have a thorough knowledge of Tusla practice models, policies, and statutory functions
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, communication, and decision‑making skills

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be facilitated through the recruitment provider, where applicable.