Social Worker

Medforce; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Social Worker to join the Older Persons service within the Primary Care team Dublin. This role focuses on supporting older adults, promoting independence and improving quality of life within the community, through psychosocial assessments and person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to safeguarding and collaboration with hospitals and community services is essential for providing

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with CORU.
• Experience in medical social work or older persons’ services is desirable.
• Experience completing psychosocial assessments and delivering social work interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant social work legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Desirable: experience in Primary Care settings.
• Desirable: experience with older adults in community services.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments of older adults and identify their individual needs.
• Provide professional social work interventions, support and guidance to older people and their families.
• Assist individuals and families in accessing appropriate community supports and services.
• Support older adults experiencing challenges relating to ageing, reduced independence, social isolation and changes in living circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop person-centred care plans.
• Advocate on behalf of service users to ensure their needs and rights are recognised.
• Support safeguarding processes and respond appropriately to concerns regarding vulnerable adults.
• Liaise with hospitals, community organisations and relevant statutory and voluntary services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to care planning, case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.

Education

Qualified Social Worker

CORU registration

Job description

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Social Worker to join the Older Persons service within Primary Care team Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who is passionate about supporting older adults, promoting independence and improving quality of life within the community.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, providing professional social work support to older people and their families, helping them navigate challenges and access appropriate community-based services.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments of older adults and identify their individual needs.
• Provide professional social work interventions, support and guidance to older people and their families.
• Assist individuals and families in accessing appropriate community supports and services.
• Support older adults experiencing challenges relating to ageing, reduced independence, social isolation and changes in living circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop person-centred care plans.
• Advocate on behalf of service users to ensure their needs and rights are recognised.
• Support safeguarding processes and respond appropriately to concerns regarding vulnerable adults.
• Liaise with hospitals, community organisations and relevant statutory and voluntary services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to care planning, case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.

Essential Requirements for the Social Worker:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with CORU.
• Previous experience working as a Medical Social Worker or within an older persons' service is highly desirable.
• Experience completing psychosocial assessments and delivering social work interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, adult protection and relevant social work legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A strong commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a Primary Care setting.
• Experience supporting older adults and their families within community-based services.
• Knowledge of local community resources and supports.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work within a community-based primary care service.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting older adults.
• Make a meaningful difference to individuals and families within the local community.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical social work skills.

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