Location: Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. Service Support Functions Salary: As per Company scale.
Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential, Mental health and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare
Company Pension
Comprehensive Induction process
Continuous Professional Development
Fantastic development & career opportunities
Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work
Bike to work Scheme.
Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with patients on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our patients.
Job Objectives
We are seeking applications for the role of Senior Social Worker. The role will suit experienced candidates who wish to progress in their careers in a progressive organisation and are deemed suitably qualified, skilled within a similar healthcare setting.
This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis
Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
To co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
Help people who have mental health conditions live more successful lives.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to assist each patient.
Work collaboratively with team members carrying out Initial Assessments, Individual Sessions and Group Sessions.
Attend case conferences, court hearings, panels, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Work with Centre Managers across the Centres to support Residents to achieve their ICP goals
Work with Operations Managers to support Residents with social housing and financial matters
Development with keyworkers Person centred and recovery focused ICP’s in line with Individual assessed needs.
Focus on meaningful engagement for Residence of MHCR and develop with centre Managers goals to drive quality outcome for each individual
Work within legal frameworks for example the Mental Health Act (2001) and undertake continuing professional development as appropriate.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.
Skills Requirement
Qualification
Have a recognised qualification as a Social Worker with CORU registration.
Experience
2 years minimum experience within a similar social care setting.
Skills
Excellent overall demeanour.
Effective verbal and written communication and IT skills.
Good aptitude for learning.
Good problem‑solving skills.
Good planning and decision‑making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
Ability to empathise with and understand the needs of others.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Reliability and flexibility.
Self‑motivated/self‑starter team player.
A strong desire to be ones best.
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