Senior Social Worker

Nua Healthcare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to work scheme

Refer/Retain a friend bonus

Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job summary

Nua Healthcare is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our team delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to support residents in achieving their ICP goals and living meaningful lives.

The post requires CORU registration, a minimum of two years in similar social care settings, and strong communication, empathy, and IT skills. The position involves a 7-day roster and standard shift work within our centres.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as Social Worker (mandatory).
• 2 years minimum experience in a similar social care setting.
• Excellent overall demeanour and communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines under pressure and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Comply with Mental Health Act 2001 and amendments and related health and safety laws.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Conduct Initial Assessments, Individual Sessions and Group Sessions.
• Attend case conferences and meetings with managers to support residents' ICP goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Time management

Education

CORU registered Social Worker

Tools

IT skills

Job description

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

About the role

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.

Duties and responsibilities

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis: Live our Mission, Vision and Values. To co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable. Help people who have mental health conditions live more successful lives. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to assist each patient. Work collaboratively with team members carrying out Initial Assessments, Individual Sessions and Group Sessions. Attend case conferences, court hearings, panels, and multidisciplinary meetings. Work with Centre Managers across the Centres to support Residents to achieve their ICP goals Work with Operations Managers to support Residents with social housing and financial matters Development with keyworkers Person centred and recovery focused ICP's in line with Individual assessed needs. Focus on meaningful engagement for Residence of MHCR and develop with centre Managers goals to drive quality outcome for each individual Work within legal frameworks for example the Mental Health Act (2001) and undertake continuing professional development as appropriate.

Additional notes

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification: Have a recognised qualification as a Social Worker with CORU registration
• Experience: 2 years minimum experience within a similar social care setting.
• Skills: Excellent overall demeanour.
• 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.
• A strong desire to be ones best.