Medical Social Worker - Older Adults, Primary Care

Medforce; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Social Worker to join the Older Persons service within the Primary Care team Dublin. This role focuses on supporting older adults, promoting independence and improving quality of life within the community, through psychosocial assessments and person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to safeguarding and collaboration with hospitals and community services is essential for providing

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with CORU.
• Experience in medical social work or older persons’ services is desirable.
• Experience completing psychosocial assessments and delivering social work interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant social work legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Desirable: experience in Primary Care settings.
• Desirable: experience with older adults in community services.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments of older adults and identify their individual needs.
• Provide professional social work interventions, support and guidance to older people and their families.
• Assist individuals and families in accessing appropriate community supports and services.
• Support older adults experiencing challenges relating to ageing, reduced independence, social isolation and changes in living circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop person-centred care plans.
• Advocate on behalf of service users to ensure their needs and rights are recognised.
• Support safeguarding processes and respond appropriately to concerns regarding vulnerable adults.
• Liaise with hospitals, community organisations and relevant statutory and voluntary services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to care planning, case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.

Education

Qualified Social Worker

CORU registration

Job description

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Social Worker to join the Older Persons service within the Primary Care team Dublin. This role focuses on supporting older adults, promoting independence and improving quality of life within the community, through psychosocial assessments and person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to safeguarding and collaboration with hospitals and community services is essential for providing