Social Work Team Leader

PE Global (UK); Tipperary; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is recruiting a Social Work Team Lead for a permanent position based in either North Cork or South Tipperary. The role involves managing social work service delivery within a multidisciplinary framework and ensuring person-centred support for individuals and families. Candidates must hold a qualification registered with CORU, have at least 3 years of post-graduate experience, and demonstrate experience in working with children and mentoring junior staff. Interested applicants should contact Ruth via email or phone.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified and registered with CORU.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Experience working with children and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of a social work service.
• Take responsibility for a defined caseload.
• Ensure delivery of social work services in accordance with legislation.
• Supervise staff according to good practice.

Skills

Managing multidisciplinary teams

Case management

Cultural competence

Legislation knowledge

Education

Qualification registered with CORU

3+ years post grad experience

Job description

PE Global Healthcare is recruiting for a Social Work Team Lead for a permanent position based in either North Cork or South Tipperary.

Role Responsibilities

The purpose of the post is to manage the provision of a social work service within a multidisciplinary context and in so providing a person‑centred service to individuals and families in community settings.

Main Duties

• Be responsible for the management of the day‑to‑day provision of the social work service in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker.
• Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload as required/directed by the Principal Social Worker, in particular cases that require a high level of experience and expertise.
• Manage/ provide an initial assessment service to relevant/ all care groups and to develop referral procedures with other social work networked services.
• Ensure the implementation of models of best practice / evidence‑based practice.
• Ensure the delivery of social work services in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure the delivery of social work services in an integrated and multidisciplinary manner with a range of statutory and voluntary groups and organisations.
• Ensure the promotion of the social model of care and recognition of the social determinants of health and well‑being.
• Ensure anti‑discriminatory practice and cultural competence, at individual and service levels.
• Provide an appropriate level of supervision for staff consistent with good practice and the local/ national supervision policy.

Essential Requirements

• Must be fully qualified and registered with CORU
• Must have 3+ years post grad experience
• Experience working with children and mentoring a team of junior staff

If interested, please email [e-mail] or call Ruth on 0830105701.