Social Worker
Social Worker
Medforce is delighted to partner with a progressive Young Adult Mental Health Service (YAMHS) in Laois to recruit Professionally Qualified and Senior Social Workers. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people between the ages of 16 and 18 experiencing complex mental health challenges during a crucial period in their lives.
About the Role:
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing psychosocial assessments, evidence-based interventions, and care coordination for young adults navigating the transition to adulthood while managing mental health needs. You will work closely with service users, families, and community supports to deliver person-centred, recovery-oriented care.
Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:
- Conduct needs assessments and develop tailored care plans
- Deliver one-to-one therapeutic interventions and crisis support
- Work collaboratively with psychiatric, psychological, and occupational therapy colleagues
- Liaise with families, GPs, education providers, and housing/employment services
- (Senior role) Supervise junior social workers and students
- (Senior role) Lead on service planning, development, and clinical governance
Requirements for the Social Worker:
PQSW:
- Recognised Social Work qualification and CORU registration
- Experience in mental health, youth, or community settings (placement or post-qual)
- Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills
Senior Social Worker:
- At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience (ideally in mental health)
- Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and contribute to service development
- Experience in supervision and inter-agency collaboration
What’s on Offer:
- HSE-aligned salary and benefits
- Clinical supervision, CPD, and ongoing training
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young adults’ lives
- Work in a supportive and inclusive team culture
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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