Job Description:
Take the next step in your social work career with a leadership role in our adult safeguarding team.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join us as a Team Leader, providing guidance and supervision to a dedicated team of safeguarding professionals.
* Lead a multidisciplinary team in ensuring the protection and well-being of vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
* Develop and implement effective risk assessments and safeguarding interventions.
* Collaborate with HSE teams, healthcare professionals, An Garda Síochána, and voluntary organisations to ensure comprehensive safeguarding measures.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Provide support and supervision to a team of Social Workers and safeguarding professionals.
Risk Assessment & Intervention: Oversee complex risk assessments and safeguarding interventions for adults at risk.
Collaboration & Advocacy: Work closely with HSE teams, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive safeguarding measures.
Policy & Compliance: Ensure all safeguarding cases are managed in line with HSE Safeguarding Policy and national frameworks.
Case Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate case records, prepare reports, and contribute to strategy planning.
Training & Awareness: Lead training initiatives to enhance adult safeguarding awareness within the team and the wider community.
Essential Criteria:
* CORU registered Social Worker (essential).
* Proven experience in adult safeguarding, social work leadership, or related fields.
* Strong knowledge of HSE Safeguarding Policy, risk assessment, and intervention strategies.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and advocacy skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable adults. If you are passionate about adult safeguarding and have strong leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.