Medical Social Worker

AllPro Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AllPro Recruitment is seeking a Medical Social Worker to support an integrated care service for older persons in Dublin. You will join a multidisciplinary team addressing social, emotional and practical challenges associated with ageing and illness.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, advocacy for clients and families, and coordination with hospital, home and community services to ensure appropriate supports.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• CORU registration as a Social Worker is required.
• Strong assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Experience with older persons or medical social work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive social work assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Provide support, guidance and advocacy to older people and families or carers.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals and community services to arrange supports.
• Support care planning and transitions between hospital, home and community services.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and respond in line with policies.
• Promote independence, dignity and involvement in care decisions.
• Maintain confidential records and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Organisation

Education

Social Work qualification

CORU registration

Job description

On behalf of our client in public health, AllPro Recruitment are now seeking a Medical Social Worker to support an integrated care service for older persons in Dublin.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting older people and their families with the social, emotional and practical challenges associated with ageing, illness and changing care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive social work assessments and contribute to individual care plans.
• Provide support, guidance and advocacy to older people and their families or carers.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals and community services to coordinate appropriate supports.
• Support care planning and transitions between hospital, home and community services.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and respond in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Promote each person’s independence, dignity, wishes and involvement in decisions about their care.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.

Requirements

• A recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with CORU as a Social Worker.
• Strong assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Experience working with older persons, in medical social work or in a community healthcare setting would be an advantage.

Salary in line with HSE pay scales, subject to recognised experience and approved scale placement.