Position: Qualified Social Worker (Adult safeguarding) Location: Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Contract: Temporary (9-12 months, with potential for extension) Start Date: Immediate Salary: HSE pay scale We have an exciting opportunity for a Professionally Qualified Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Duty Screening Team, helping to protect vulnerable adults and ensure their safety and well-being. Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Team in Tullamore. Key Responsibilities: As part of the Adult Safeguarding Duty Screening Team, you will play a crucial role in protecting and advocating for at-risk adults by: Screening and assessing safeguarding concerns related to elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and coercive control. Conducting risk assessments, triaging cases, and making recommendations for further intervention. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, community partners, and legal services. Engaging with families, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes. Providing guidance and supporting decision-making based on national safeguarding policies and frameworks. Maintaining clear, professional, and accurate documentation and case notes. Essential Criteria: CORU registered Social Worker (essential). Proven experience in adult safeguarding, social work leadership, or related fields (Essential) 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). Apply Today: For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone. EXCLCHAR Skills: Social worker Adult Safeguarding Duty team Social worker