Overview
Are you aProfessionallyQualified Social WorkerwithCORU registrationand experience working with children in care?
Medforce have an opportunity available for a CORU registeredSocial Workerto join a well-established team inCounty Cork.
This is a truly exciting opportunity for a CORU registered Social Worker to join a friendly, robustChildren-in-care team.
Role and Responsibilities
The role involves supporting and advocating for children in the care system, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional development. The successful candidate will manage caseloads, work closely with foster families, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to care planning and review processes. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to child-centered practices are essential. This position requires a thorough understanding of child protection, care legislation, and the ability to build trusting relationships with children and their families.
In this role you will be given regular supervision and you will be supported closely by your colleagues.
Contract
Contract:A specified Purpose contract beginning at 6 months with a view to extend, full-time 39 hours, Monday – Friday. Plus 29 days paid holidays and 10 bank holidays.
Qualifications
* A recognised qualification in Social Work (Level 8)
* Registration with CORU essential
* Experience working with children in the system
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, initiative, teamwork and time management skills
* Knowledge of policy, legislation and best practice guidelines relevant to social work practice issues.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong organisational skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines
How to apply
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to lfagan@medforce.ie
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If you refer Social Worker to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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