Social Worker
We are currently recruiting a Staff Grade Social Worker to join a Disability Services team based in Leopardstown. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, person-centred environment supporting children, young people, and/or adults with intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities and their families.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide professional social work services including assessment, support planning, advocacy, safeguarding, and family support.
Responsibilities of Social Worker
* Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions.
* Support service users and families in navigating disability services, entitlements, and care options.
* Promote rights-based, person-centred planning in line with national policy and legislation.
* Contribute to safeguarding processes and attend strategy meetings and case conferences as required.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, external agencies, schools, and community supports.
* Provide crisis intervention, support during transitions (e.g., school leavers), and capacity-building with families.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
* Participate in clinical supervision, peer support, and continuous professional development.
* Contribute to quality assurance, service development initiatives, and audits.
Requirements of Social Worker
* A professional social work qualification (e.g., Bachelor or Master of Social Work or equivalent).
* Registration with CORU as a Social Worker.
* Knowledge of disability legislation, national policy (e.g., Progressing Disability Services, New Directions), and HSE frameworks.
* Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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