Social Worker
Medforce are currently recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker to join our client’s Adult Mental Health Service in South Dublin (Dublin 14). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
The Social Worker will provide a high-quality social work service to adults accessing mental health services, working as part of a community-based multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessment, intervention, advocacy, and coordination of care, with a focus on recovery, autonomy, and social inclusion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
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Deliver individual, group, and family interventions in line with evidence-based practice.
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Collaborate closely with service users, carers, colleagues, and external agencies.
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Promote recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care across the service.
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Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, team meetings, and service planning.
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Provide support and advocacy around housing, financial issues, legal matters, and safeguarding.
Essential Requirements:
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Hold a National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent recognised by CORU.
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Be registered with CORU as a Social Worker
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Demonstrate a minimum of one year post-qualification experience (preferably in a mental health or adult services setting).
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Full clean driving licence and access to own transport is desirable.
Desirable Criteria:
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Experience in community or acute adult mental health settings.
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Understanding of current mental health policy and legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, A Vision for Change, Sharing the Vision).
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Training in therapeutic approaches (e.g. CBT, DBT skills, family work) is advantageous.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie
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If you refer Social Worker to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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