Position:
Qualified Social Worker
Service:
HSE Community Mental Health Services
Location:
Churchtown Primary Care Centre and St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4
Contract Type:
6 month contract (with view to extension)
Working Hours:
Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary:
HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date:
Immediate
If you are a dedicated
Social Worker
looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with mental health, I would love to hear from you.
Excel Recruitment
is recruiting a
Qualified Social Worker
to join a
HSE Community Mental Health Team
in Churchtown Primary Care Centre and Elm Mount Unit in St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4. Free onsite Parking for staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team, where you'll play a key role in supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey.
The
Social Worker
will play a key role in assessment, care planning, and the delivery of therapeutic and psychosocial supports to individuals with mental health needs, while also supporting families and carers as appropriate.
Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
* Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
* Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
* Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
* Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
* Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
* Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
* Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
* Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.
Candidate Requirements:
* A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
* Minimum of 1 year's post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
* Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision Making Act).
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* Full clean driving licence and access to own car.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
* Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.
How to Apply:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone