Senior Social Worker

Nua Healthcare Services; Gormanstown; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to work Scheme

Refer/Retain a friend bonus

Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services seeks a Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Gormanstown, Ireland. This role is perfect for experienced candidates looking to grow in a supportive and progressive healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will provide essential support to individuals with mental health conditions while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This position offers numerous development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience within a similar social care setting.
• Strong aptitude for learning and working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Assist patients with mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Good problem-solving skills

Good planning and decision-making skills

Ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others

Self-motivated team player

Education

Recognised qualification as a Social Worker with CORU registration

Job description

Location: Gormanstown, County Meath, Ireland

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Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential, Mental health and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare

• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with patients on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our patients

Job Objectives

We are seeking applications for the role of Senior Social Worker. The role will suit experienced candidates who wish to progress in their careers in a progressive organisation and are deemed suitably qualified, skilled within a similar healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• To use company IT systems as instructed and to never share your passwords with another or do anything likely to result in the unutilised disclosure of and or personal data as defined under the General Data Protects Regulations (GDPR).
• Help people who have mental health conditions live more successful lives.
• Work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to assist each patient.
• To understand the unique challenges of those with whom they work and help them as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with team members carrying out Initial Assessments, Individual Sessions and Group Sessions.
• Analyse their living conditions and look out for causes for concern or areas for improvement.
• Compile their findings and analysis into reports for the use of others on the team.
• Help patients make sense of their situations, better understand themselves, constructively challenge them to think and help them set achievable goals to improve their lives.
• Work within legal frameworks for example the Mental Health Act (2001) and undertake continuing professional development as appropriate.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.

Skills Requirement

Qualifications

• Have a recognised qualification as a Social Worker with CORU registration.

Experience

• 3 years minimum experience within a similar social care setting.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Good aptitude for learning.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and decision‑making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• Self‑motivated/self‑starter team player.