Head Of Social Work

Head of Social Work (full-time/ Permanent)

This senior management role has responsibility for the leadership and management of the social work team whilst input to all specialist programmes, adolescent unit and the general adult services. The post holder will also be the Designated Liaison Person for Safeguarding at Saint John of God University Hospital.

The post holder is responsible to provide day-to-day leadership and operational management of the Social Work Department, ensuring effective delivery of services across General Adult Psychiatry, Adolescent Mental Health, Psychiatry of Later Life, Addiction Services, Eating Disorder Services, and other specialist programmes.

Essential Criteria:

· Hold a third level qualification in a relevant field

· Hold relevant post graduate qualifications, ideally in healthcare or staff management

· Hold Professional Membership with CORU

· Demonstrate the ability to perform, lead and manage at a high level

· Have significant relevant mental health experience at a senior level, ideally gained in a similar setting

· Be capable to contributing to and delivering service development as well as service restructuring as necessary

· Have significant experience and training in the area of Safeguarding