Job Title: Senior Social Worker Reporting To: Head of Student Development and Wellbeing or nominee Location: St Stephens Green/Beaumont Hospital School (or department): Centre for Mastery: Personal Professional & Academic Success (CoMPPAS) Contract type/duration: Permanent RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health.
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About the post: The objective of this post is to provide inclusive, proactive welfare and wellbeing support to students across the educational programmes of the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.
The successful candidate as a member of an integrated multidisciplinary team will interact with students and key stakeholders, across the RCSI teaching locations including St Stephen's Green, RCSI Hospitals Group, and in other clinical locations, to ensure attainment of stated goals.
Their priority will be in the professional implementation of individualized and systematic student support.
Please note that the provision of therapy / counselling is not part of this role and it is not envisioned that the successful candidate would enter in to a therapeutic relationship with any individual student.
Job Responsibilities Assist student progression and success by providing high quality pro-active support to individual RCSI students and groups.
Liaise directly with academic leadership, personal tutors, academic staff, faculty co-ordinators and administrative staff to ensure learners are fully supported Refer to and liaise with internal stakeholders and external service providers (e.g. RCSI Counselling Service, G.P. Service, etc) and stakeholders to ensure students receive the best possible support in order to achieve their full potential.
Contribute to and co-ordinate specialist support where required, particularly in relation to a holistic approach to student health and wellbeing Develop strategies and training initiatives that promote student resilience, well-being and personal skills for success as a future healthcare professional Contribute to the development and implementation of an annual student welfare and well-being service plan Assist the Head of Student Development and Wellbeing in the delivery of student engagement and development services across College.
Provide direct support, guidance and signposting advice to students who may be experiencing social, emotional, physical or mental health difficulties where required, including directing/referring students to appropriate College support and development services Provide direct support & guidance to students availing of or subject to RCSI regulatory policies and procedures, including disciplinary, appeals and exceptional circumstances Carry out risk assessments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and professional services Support students who have been admitted to hospital Effectively manage assigned caseload and work collaboratively with other CoMPPAS team members to ensure the highest possible standards of care Implement approved case management practices and processes, including prioritisation, referral, communication and escalation protocols Initiate and/or participate in multidisciplinary case reviews to address the specific needs of students in complex cases Provide, on a one to one and group basis, high quality interventions that encourage learners to engage and develop strategies for their future success and progression Maintain accurate case records of all interventions and student information on the CoMPPAS welfare case management database and Quercus student information system Adhere to RCSI data protection and records management requirements in relation to these records Research and understand barriers to learning and support learners to overcome these by developing innovative practice and delivering a consistently outstanding service Contribute to the development of events / initiatives that support broader staff awareness and management of student welfare related issues Develop effective stakeholder relationships, including embassy representatives, to assure appropriate student support and interventions when required Attend as required relevant student academic and student support meetings Lead and support the promotion of campaign weeks and activities to promote awareness of issues which may impact students.
Actively publicise support services to all students and staff Measure the impact of one to one and group work in order to evaluate effectiveness, inform continual development and target student issues Produce statistics as required to improve service standards and contribute to the Colleges' quality processes Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Provide support to the Learning Access & Facilitation service as required In collaboration with line-management to take direct responsibility for own continuous professional development Engage in relevant professional supervision Have flexible working hours to be able to attend examinations, student events (evenings and weekends) and / or react to student crises when necessary Provide, in collaboration with others, agreed defined periods of emergency welfare cover for holiday periods.
Comply with statutory legislation and CoMPPAS rules and requirements in furtherance of own and general staff welfare and safety Undergo programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time Represent the best interests of CoMPPAS and RCSI at all times Perform such other duties as may be required and assigned Knowledge & Experience: Essential: Accredited 3rd level social work qualification or equivalent and Post qualification work experience in Social Work discipline in a health capacity Appropriate Professional Registration in a related discipline Evidenced case management experience and skills Excellent organisational and record keeping skills Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload to meet deadlines in a busy environment Committed team player capable of working collaboratively and pro-actively with colleagues.
Capacity to contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment Person centric approach Desirable: Post qualification experience working in an educational establishment or clinical learning environment (e.g. third level HEI) providing student wellbeing services to students or relevant experience in a primary /health/social work setting Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload to meet deadlines and shifting service demands Competent ICT skills, including MS Office and working with databases Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills Fluent in written and spoken business English Strong commitment to own continuous professional and personal development We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you.
Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Rebecca O'Brien, Human Resources Department (email: ).
All applications for this post must be made through the career's webpage Rebecca can arrange for relevant queries to be addressed by the hiring manager.
Please note that we do not accept CVs directly.
Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities.
Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.
Eligibility to Work in Ireland Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in Ireland.
Employee Benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefit available: Health and Wellbeing: Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health.
Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife.
Past events held by Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more.
You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month.
Work -Life Balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction.
At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks.
In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks.
Family Benefits: RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave.
We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old.
We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent.
We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network.
Financial Security: Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance.
Discounted Services: Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park.
Recognition: At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day.
Professional Growth: RCSI's Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work.
Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study.
Staff Networks: Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women's Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers' Network, Project Manager's Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc.
These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity.
Sports and Social Club: Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes.
Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo.
We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year.
Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI.
Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position.
RCSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or race.
RCSI is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across everything we do.
This ensures we can all work and learn in an environment defined by dignity and respect.
Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of this role, Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later date.
Under limited and specific circumstances (research/ specialist roles) RCSI may be in a position to seek a hosting agreement and/or work permits.
Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative