Social Worker

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Social Worker to join the Older Persons service within Primary Care team Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who is passionate about supporting older adults, promoting independence and improving quality of life within the community.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, providing professional social work support to older people and their families, helping them navigate challenges and access appropriate community-based services.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments of older adults and identify their individual needs.
• Provide professional social work interventions, support and guidance to older people and their families.
• Assist individuals and families in accessing appropriate community supports and services.
• Support older adults experiencing challenges relating to ageing, reduced independence, social isolation and changes in living circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop person-centred care plans.
• Advocate on behalf of service users to ensure their needs and rights are recognised.
• Support safeguarding processes and respond appropriately to concerns regarding vulnerable adults.
• Liaise with hospitals, community organisations and relevant statutory and voluntary services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to care planning, case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.

Essential Requirements for the Social Worker:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with CORU.
• Previous experience working as a Medical Social Worker or within an older persons' service is highly desirable.
• Experience completing psychosocial assessments and delivering social work interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, adult protection and relevant social work legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A strong commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a Primary Care setting.
• Experience supporting older adults and their families within community-based services.
• Knowledge of local community resources and supports.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work within a community-based primary care service.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting older adults.
• Make a meaningful difference to individuals and families within the local community.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical social work skills.