Social Worker Palliative Care

Social Worker, Palliative Care, Oc. Kildare

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in aspecialist palliative care service based in Co. Kildare.

You will work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, based in 16 bedded inpatient unit which provides symptom management, pain control, respite & End of life Care and will provide psychosocial support, guidance & follow up contact.

You will also provide a Social Work Service to clients in the community linked in with the Palliative Home Care Team in a sensitive and holistic way aimed at improving the quality of life for people living with life limiting conditions and to provide comfort and dignity at end of life.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a medical social work services for clients of the specialist palliative care service. This will include assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, family work, discharge planning with other team members, and helping patients and families access health, social and welfare entitlements in the community.

You will work closely with other team members in responding to the social and emotional impact of terminal illness and hospitalisation on patients and their families. This will extend to bereavement follow up where appropriate.

We are interested in speaking with social workers with experience in the following areas:

· Counselling

· Patient & family support

· Psychological assessment

· Discharge planning

· Linking in with external agencies

· Knowledge of working with the Nursing Home Support / Fair Deal Scheme

The Candidate:

· A recognised qualification as a Social Worker with CORU registration

· Previous experience in a medical setting – placement experience will be considered

· Permission to work in Ireland

· Professional approach to work

· Flexibility in work practice

For further information, please forward your CV to [email protected] FOA : Kami