Position: Qualified Social Worker
Service: HSE – Community Mental Health Services
Location: Arklow Primary Care Centre & Newcastle Hospital, Co. Wicklow
Contract Type: Agency, minimum 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
Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges?
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a dynamic HSE Community Mental Health Team in Arklow to recruit a Professionally Qualified Social Worker (PQSW) for an exciting role based across Arklow Primary Care Centre and Newcastle Hospital, Co. Wicklow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team and contribute meaningfully to mental health care in the community.
Job Purpose:
The role involves working within a multidisciplinary adult mental health service, providing high-quality social work interventions that support the mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of patients.
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 – travel between Arklow and Newcastle is required.
* 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 ccooke@excelrecruitment.com or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.
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