Senior Social Worker

Overview

On behalf of our public sector client, we are recruiting a Senior Social Worker for the children's disability network team in Westmeath. The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality, person-centred social work service within a multidisciplinary team, supporting service users with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up care
• Manage a defined caseload, including complex cases requiring advanced expertise
• Work in line with CORU standards, ethical guidelines, and relevant HSE policies
• Promote recovery-oriented, recovery-focused and person-centred practice
• Advocate for service users and support self-advocacy where appropriate
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and integrated service delivery
• Liaise effectively with statutory, voluntary, and community services
• Support safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with families and teams
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with GDPR, FOI, and organisational standards
• Provide supervision, support, and leadership to staff and students
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and service development initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement, audits, policy development, and service planning
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and risk management procedures
• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Contribute to training, mentoring, and education of staff and students
• Stay informed on national policies, legislation, and best practice developments

Requirements

• Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for CORU registration
• Experience in mental health or a relevant clinical setting
• Strong assessment, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Work Location

In person

Pay

Salary will be in line with the current Department of Health pay scale.