Position: Qualified Social Worker Service: HSE Community Mental Health Services Location: Wicklow Town or Bray, Co. Wicklow, & inpatient unit in Newcastle Hospital Contract Type: Agency, 9 month contract Working Hours: Full-time, Mon- Fri (35 hours per week) Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience Start Date: Immediate Are you a Qualified Social Worker ready to work across community and inpatient mental health settings? Do you have experience supporting adults through complex challenges while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team? Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a HSE Community Mental Health Team in Co. Wicklow to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for a 9 month agency contract. This role can be based in Wicklow Town or Bray and also includes the inpatient units in Newcastle Hospital. It is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established mental health team. Summary: Opportunity to gain highly valuable experience in both community and inpatient adult mental health settings Join a respected HSE service where multidisciplinary teamwork and professional input are genuinely valued Build your experience in complex case work, psychosocial assessment, care planning, and recovery-focused practice Enjoy variety in your week, with exposure to different service users, settings, and clinical presentations Make a meaningful difference in a service that supports adults and their families through some of life's most challenging moments. 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. 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 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 or contact Charlene by telephone. Skills: Qualified Social worker Adult Mental Health Community Mental Health
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