Social Work Team Leader

PE Global Healthcare is recruiting for a Social Work Team Lead for a permanent position based in either North Cork or South Tipperary.

Role Responsibilities

The purpose of the post is to manage the provision of a social work service within a multidisciplinary context and in so providing a person centred service to individuals and families in community settings.

Main Duties

• Be responsible for the management of the day to day provision of the social work service in conjunction with the Principal Social Worker.
• Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload as required/directed by the Principal Social Worker, in particular cases that require a high level of experience and expertise.
• Manage/ provide an initial assessment service to relevant/ all care groups and to develop referral procedures with other social work networked services.
• Ensure the implementation of models of best practice / evidence based practice.
• Ensure the delivery of social work services in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure the delivery of social work services in an integrated and multidisciplinary manner with a range of statutory and voluntary groups and organisations.
• Ensure the promotion of the social model of care and recognition of the social determinants of health and well being.
• Ensure anti discriminatory practice and cultural competence, at individual and service levels.
• Provide an appropriate level of supervision for staff consistent with good practice and the local/ national supervision policy.

Essential Requirements

• Must be fully qualified and registered with CORU
• Must have 3+ years post grad experience
• Experience working with children and mentoring a team of junior staff

If interested, please email or call Ruth on .