Senior Social Worker

Medforce Recruitment; Trim; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE salary scale

Multidisciplinary CDNT team

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the CDNT in Trim, Co. Meath. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people with complex disabilities and their families to achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires CORU registration, a recognised social work qualification, substantial post-qualification experience, and the ability to manage a complex caseload and engage with schools, families, and services.

Qualifications

• CORU registration is essential.
• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Experience with children with disabilities desirable.
• Experience in multidisciplinary or community-based settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload of children and young people with complex disability needs.
• Complete comprehensive social work assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Provide professional social work support to children, young people and families.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools and other services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Advocate for children and families and support access to services.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and governance.
• Support and mentor less experienced social workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Education

CORU registration as Social Worker

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Job description

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a Children's Disability Network Team (CDNT) in Trim, Co. Meath. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with complex disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with children, young people, parents, carers, and a wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, family-centred social work interventions.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker:

• Manage an allocated caseload of children and young people with complex disability needs.
• Complete comprehensive social work assessments and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Provide professional Social Work support and intervention to children, young people, and their families.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, community services, and other relevant agencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to coordinated care planning.
• Advocate for children and families and support access to appropriate services and resources.
• Provide advice and support around social care, family, safeguarding, and disability-related needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Support and provide guidance to less experienced Social Workers and other members of the wider team where appropriate.

Requirements for the Senior Social Worker:

• Recognised qualification in Social Work.
• CORU registration as a Social Worker is essential.
• Significant post-qualification experience working as a Social Worker.
• Previous experience working with children and/or young people with disabilities is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary or community-based setting.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
• Strong clinical reasoning and professional decision-making skills.
• Full driver's licence and access to a car may be required for community-based work.

What We Offer

• HSE salary scale.
• Opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary CDNT.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Varied and rewarding caseload.
• Opportunity to develop your clinical and professional experience within children's disability services.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Potential for contract extension depending on service requirements.