Senior Social Worker - Children's Disability Network

CoAction West Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Maternity Pay

Parents Leave

Pension

Death in Service

Job summary

CoAction West Cork is seeking a Professionally Qualified Senior Social Worker to join the West Cork Children’s Disability Network Team. You will lead social work services for children and families, within an interdisciplinary framework, focusing on evidence-based practice and safeguarding.

You will provide assessment, support, advocacy and training across the CDNT, maintain records, and work with partner agencies to optimise outcomes for children aged 0-18.

Qualifications

• Requires Honours Degree in Social Work and registration with CORU.
• Live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by CORU.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
• Experience in receiving and processing social work referrals and managing a caseload.
• Willingness to lead and participate in new service initiatives to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Excellent communication skills and access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to children and families on the CDNT, including assessment, review, support, advice, counselling and advocacy.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering a needs-based service.
• Facilitate group sessions for parents and carers.
• Attend Tusla and child protection reviews and conferences on behalf of CoAction.
• Plan and deliver social work service in line with professional practice and CDNT objectives.
• Provide training to parents, staff, volunteers and students as required.
• Maintain records and reports to high standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Honours Degree in Social Work

CORU registration

Job description

CoAction West Cork is seeking a Professionally Qualified Senior Social Worker to join the West Cork Children’s Disability Network Team. You will lead social work services for children and families, within an interdisciplinary framework, focusing on evidence-based practice and safeguarding.

You will provide assessment, support, advocacy and training across the CDNT, maintain records, and work with partner agencies to optimise outcomes for children aged 0-18.