Professionally Qualified Locum Social Worker required in Dublin
Social Worker required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, for a new opportunity in CHO Dublin North City & County Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) Community, based in Tayleur House , Portrane, Co Dublin.
St. Josephs Intellectual Disability Service provides support for adult service users with varying levels of intellectual disability. The service provides a range of residential care, outreach and specialist services for adults in the DNCC catchment area. Services are provided within a multi-disciplinary environment consisting of health and social care professionals, nursing, consultants in learning disability psychiatry and healthcare staff.
The post holder’s professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and clinical supervision will be to the Social Work Team Leader. S/he will also be responsible for the line management and supervision of Social Workers and Social Care staff on the team.
The Professionally Qualified Social Worker will:
• Assist the progression of St Joseph’s MHIDS Transition Plan - Time to Move On from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion in conjunction with Disability Services.
•Support the implementation of the National MHID Model of Care
•Provide a comprehensive assessment service to clients and formulate Safeguarding Plans and Care Plans in conjunction with the client, the family and the Multi-disciplinary Team
• Assist the implementation of current legislation relevant policies and procedures guidelines and protocols i.e. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and Children’s First.
•Have knowledge and understanding of the complexities, dynamics and theories of Multi-disciplinary team work within a Community setting
•Assessment of abuse of a physical, emotional, sexual or financial nature, together with their members of MHID and other relevant services.
•Supported decision-making models in care planning; replacing best interest assessments with will and preferences through advanced healthcare directives.
•Family-focused practice and mental health services – involving families and careers in the delivery of care for the service user
•Clinical case management – responsibility for coordinating care for a caseload of service users, organizing home visits, supporting families and careers on management strategies, psychoeducation and liaising with respite or day services and inpatient Mental health staff, as required. To provide liaison in respect of interagency work.
The Candidate:
• A recognized qualification as a Social Worker with CORU registration
• Permission to work in Ireland
• Professional approach to work
For an immediate interview please forward your CV to a[email protected] FAO Alisa
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