Senior Social Worker
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Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in relocating qualified professionals throughout Ireland and overseas supporting candidates with professional registration job placement visa applications and employment permit processing.
We are currently recruiting a Senior Social Worker for a leading hospital in Dublin Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team and make a meaningful contribution to mental health services in a care environment built on quality respect and compassion.
Mode of Working: On-site
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work:37 hours per week / 74 hours per fortnight.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver a modern high-quality Social Work service within the Hospital.
- Contribute to strategic and operational development initiatives across the organisation.
- Actively participate in the Clinical Governance Committee supporting the implementation of strategic and operational plans.
- Ensure Social Work services are planned delivered and evaluated to the highest clinical standards in line with national and local requirements.
- Provide services within a legally compliant and ethically sound framework.
- Deliver efficient effective and cost-conscious Social Work services within allocated resources.
- Support and promote research teaching and academic development including collaboration with associated institutions such as Trinity College Dublin.
- Provide professional Social Work support to patients families and carers particularly within rehabilitation services.
- Assess plan implement and evaluate care programmes using evidence-based practices maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while supporting the education training and supervision of student social workers and colleagues.
Requirements
- Registered with or eligible for registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU.
- Hold a recognised degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and be eligible for membership with the Irish Association of Social Workers.
- Minimum of five years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience.
- Demonstrated clinical experience working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions particularly in rehabilitation settings.
- Significant experience in homeless services and forensic mental health environments.
- Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams with strong knowledge of Clinical Governance principles and practices.
- Experience in teaching supervision and practice education of student social workers with a commitment to ongoing staff development.
- Sound knowledge and practical experience of health and safety standards and relevant statutory regulations within healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Family-friendly working arrangements
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Support for further education and training
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free on-site staff parking
- Subsidised staff restaurant
Required Skills:
Registered with or eligible for registration on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU. Hold a recognised degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and be eligible for membership with the Irish Association of Social Workers. Minimum of five years full-time (or equivalent) post-qualification clinical experience. Demonstrated clinical experience working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions particularly in rehabilitation settings. Significant experience in homeless services and forensic mental health environments. Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams with strong knowledge of Clinical Governance principles and practices. Experience in teaching supervision and practice education of student social workers with a commitment to ongoing staff development. Sound knowledge and practical experience of health and safety standards and relevant statutory regulations within healthcare settings.
Required Education:
CORU Registration. Hold a degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification and be eligible for membership with the Irish Association of Social Workers.
