Drogheda Social Worker – Safety & Welfare

Allied Health/Nursing; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Health/Nursing in Drogheda seeks a Social Worker to join the Safety & Welfare Team. You will assess referrals, work directly with children and families, manage a caseload, and develop interventions to address welfare and protection needs.

The role emphasizes child-centred, strengths-based practice and collaboration with multiple agencies. The post holder will contribute to safeguarding planning, ensure children’s voices guide decisions, and work within relevant legislation and Tusla

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
• Be registered, or eligible for registration, with CORU.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child protection and welfare practice, relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Have the ability to undertake assessments, identify risks and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Demonstrate effective communication, report-writing and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to manage a caseload and work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess referrals concerning children’s safety and welfare.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children’s needs, family circumstances, parenting capacity, risks and protective factors.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to address identified concerns.
• Develop, implement and review appropriate safety, welfare and intervention plans.
• Monitor progress and elevate concerns where child protection intervention may be required.
• Participate in case conferences, strategy discussions and safety planning meetings as required.
• Coordinate referrals and interventions to ensure children and families receive appropriate support.

Skills

Social work skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor/Master of Social Work

Job description

Allied Health/Nursing in Drogheda seeks a Social Worker to join the Safety & Welfare Team. You will assess referrals, work directly with children and families, manage a caseload, and develop interventions to address welfare and protection needs.

The role emphasizes child-centred, strengths-based practice and collaboration with multiple agencies. The post holder will contribute to safeguarding planning, ensure children’s voices guide decisions, and work within relevant legislation and Tusla