Social Work Placement Officer

Social Work Placement Officer

Title: Social Work Placement Officer

Job Synopsis

The Department of Sociology at the University of Limerick wishes to appoint a Social Work Placement Officer. The focus of the role is to support the creation and delivery of a new Masters in Social Work at the University of Limerick. The successful applicant will be a central member of the social work team within UL and will play a leading role, in conjunction with academic staff, to source and manage social work practice placements with TUSLA, the HSE, the Probation Service and NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the new Masters in Social Work programme.
• Source and manage social work practice placements for students.
• Coordinate with external partners such as TUSLA, HSE, Probation Service and NGOs.
• Work closely with academic staff to ensure placement quality and compliance.

Qualifications

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work and reside in Ireland. Non EEA candidates must upload a copy of their visa and work permit.

Closing Date

Applications must be received by Monday, 6 July 2026, 12:00 noon Irish Standard Time.

Application Requirements

• A letter of introduction and a current CV indicating how you meet the criteria outlined above.
• A completed online application form.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970).

Contact

Professor Martin J Power, Head of Department of Sociology

Email:

For any difficulties with the application, email .