Medical Social Worker

National Rehabilitation University Hospital

Job Location:

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Permanent Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time Panels.

The Social Work Service in the National Rehabilitation Hospitalsupports patients and families/carers in the process of adjusting to an altered future as a result of illness or trauma with the social practical and emotional implications this entails. The overall goal is to assist the person toward achieving optimal independence and enhancing quality of life.

The social worker will work as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team within one or more of the hospitals programmes. He/she be responsible for providing a quality social work service to in-patients and/or out-patients of the National Rehabilitation Hospital their families and carers.

Using counselling and care planning skills the core tasks will include psychosocial assessment case management psychosocial support of patients families/carers information and advice on and referral to support services child protection and welfare safeguarding of vulnerable persons at risk of abuse carer training assisted decision making discharge planning and advocacy.

Qualification

The candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office possess:

CQSW / NQSW or equivalent qualification
Must have current registration with CORU or ability to be registered by Summer 2026
Experience in disability services rehabilitation or hospital setting is required
Full right to work in Ireland

For more details about this post please see the job description attached.

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Informal enquiries to Polly Bethonico HRBP via email at .

Application Closing Date: 5:00 PM - Sunday 5th April 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday & Thursday 15th & 16th April 2026

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter via the Apply function on Rezoomo.

*Please be advised that only applications submitted through Rezoomo prior to the specified deadline will be considered. Should you encounter any technical difficulties during the application process you are advised to contact the Polly Bethonico Human Resources Department at before the closing date.

**The NRH reserves the right to extend the application deadline based on the volume of suitable applications.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.

Permanent Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time Panels. The Social Work Service in the National Rehabilitation Hospitalsupports patients and families/carers in the process of adjusting to an altered future as a result of illness or trauma with the social practical and emotional implications this entails...