The Role
We are currently recruiting a
Professionally Qualified Social Worker
to join
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
within CHO8.
CAMHS provides outpatient, community-based assessment and intervention services to children and young people up to 18 years of age who present with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
The successful candidate will work as part of a
multidisciplinary team
, delivering high-quality, person-centred social work interventions to children, young people, and their families, in line with best practice, legislation, and national mental health frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide mental health social work assessments and interventions for service users and their families, including family-based work where appropriate.
You will actively contribute to multidisciplinary case planning, risk assessment, and care delivery under the leadership of the Consultant Psychiatrist and Principal Social Worker.
You will ensure practice is evidence-based, recovery-oriented, culturally competent, and compliant with relevant legislation, policies, and professional standards.
Responsibilities also include comprehensive report writing, case conference participation, court attendance where required, facilitation of groups and projects, and maintaining accurate clinical records.
You will engage in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development, while also contributing to service development, audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
Supporting colleagues, student social workers, and promoting integrated service delivery across agencies will form part of the role.
Education, Training & Professional Development
Participate in ongoing CPD in line with CORU and organisational requirements
Engage in supervision and professional development planning
Contribute to student education, staff training, and professional consultation
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national policies, legislation, and best practice
Health & Safety
Adhere to the Mental Health Act ****, HIQA Standards, and all relevant HSE policies
Promote safe practice, risk management, and sustainable workplace initiatives
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Requirements:
Registration on the
Social Workers Register maintained by CORU
Maintain live annual CORU registration
Demonstrated professional competence and suitability for the role
Access to appropriate transport to meet service needs
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