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Position: Qualified Social Worker/Team Leader (Adult safeguarding)
Location: Laois or Offaly
Contract: 1 year specified purpose contract
Salary: HSE pay scale
Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Team Leader Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Team in Laois/Offaly.
This is a fantastic fulltime opportunity, to lead and support a dedicated safeguarding team, ensuring the protection, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
What to expect:
* Leadership role within a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team
* Make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable adults.
* Work-life balance with Monday to Friday working hours.
* Regular career progression opportunities within the HSE.
* Valuable experience in adult safeguarding & social work leadership.
* Monday to Friday schedule with work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Team Leadership: Provide guidance, support, and supervision to a team of Social Workers and other safeguarding professionals.
* Risk Assessment & Intervention: Oversee complex risk assessments and safeguarding interventions for adults at risk.
* Collaboration & Advocacy: Work closely with HSE teams, healthcare professionals, An Garda Síochána, and voluntary organisations to ensure comprehensive safeguarding measures.
* Policy & Compliance: Ensure all safeguarding cases are managed in line with HSE Safeguarding Policy and national frameworks.
* Case Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate case records, prepare reports, and contribute to strategy planning.
* Training & Awareness: Lead training initiatives to enhance adult safeguarding awareness within the team and the wider community.
* CORU registered Social Worker (essential).
* Proven experience in adult safeguarding, social work leadership, or related fields.
* Strong knowledge of HSE Safeguarding Policy, risk assessment, and intervention strategies.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and advocacy skills.
* Ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
* Full clean driving licence and access to transport is an advantage.
* Valid Garda and overseas clearances (if applicable).
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For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.
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