CORU-Registered Social Worker: Adult Safeguarding

Allied Health/Nursing; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce is recruiting a Social Worker for Adult Safeguarding to support adults who are vulnerable and at risk of abuse across Westmeath, Longford, Laois and Offaly. You will work within legislation and organisational policies, delivering psychosocial assessments and interventions with individuals, families and groups.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, empowerment, and collaboration with local communities and services to promote wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

• CORU registration is required.
• Experience with vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential.
• Full driver's license and access to a car are required.

Responsibilities

• Work within current legislation, policies and protocols as laid down by the employer.
• Incorporate social work values and ethical principles in planning, developing, implementing, and reviewing interventions.
• Provide initial and standardised psychosocial assessments and interventions for individuals, families and groups.
• Identify service users’ needs and co-create early interventions and social action strategies.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload appropriate to the post.
• Promote independence and empowerment, and advocate for service users where appropriate.
• Plan and engage in community needs assessment and health promotion activities.

Education

CORU Registered

Job description

Medforce is recruiting a Social Worker for Adult Safeguarding to support adults who are vulnerable and at risk of abuse across Westmeath, Longford, Laois and Offaly. You will work within legislation and organisational policies, delivering psychosocial assessments and interventions with individuals, families and groups.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, empowerment, and collaboration with local communities and services to promote wellbeing and independence.