Job Specification and Terms and Conditions
OVERVIEW
Campaign Reference – RQ1023
Job Title - Medical Social Worker
Tenure - Full Time Specified Purpose Contract to cover maternity leave
Hours of Work – 35Hours – the allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with needs of service
Department - Social Work
Location of Post - Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
Working Model - Fully Onsite
Remuneration - Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Medical Social Worker.
Current salary scale with effect 01stAugust 2025 – PayScale 3557 (€50,120 1st Point - €72,356 10THPoint)
Annual Leave - As per Health Service Executive (HSE)
Closing Date – Monday 27th of October
Proposed Interview Date - To be confirmed - At least 1 weeks' notice will be provided
Take Up Appointment - Successful applicant(s) must be available to take up the role within a reasonable timeframe
Reporting Relationship - Principal Social Worker
Informal enquiries - Clare Winters (Principal Social
WHO ARE WE
Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services. We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community.
OUR VALUES
Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values:
* Person centred – seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.
* Respect – creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.
* Excellence – enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Team working – fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.
* Quality improvement – supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.
* Education & Research – partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence-based care.
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN PEAMOUNT
* Pension
* Yearly Increment
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Free Parking
* Onsite Café
* Peamount Choir/Social Groups
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Educational Funding
* Subsidised Canteen
* Award Winning Tranquillity Room
* Staff/Family Fun Days
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the social work service to both patients and residents in Rehab in Peamount. He/she will report to the Principal Social Worker
Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form.
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