Senior Medical Social Worker

Senior Medical Social Worker (Community Palliative Care)

· 1.0 WTE (35 hours)

· Specified purpose contract

· H.S.E funded

· Based in Community Palliative Care Team

To provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, where the focus is on the psychosocial aspects of patient and family care, bereavement support and counselling.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

· National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent

· Registration as a Social Worker with CORU

· Full driver licence

Experience:

· Three years post qualification relevant experience

· Experience in the area of bereavement and loss

· Intermediate level IT skills

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

· Further post graduate qualifications in related areas

Experience:

· Medical Social Work Experience

· Experience in Family Work

· Experience in Counselling work

· Experience in Group work

· Research Skills

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Louise Casey | Principal Medical Social Worker | 01 4068864| LCasey@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 PM on 10thMarch 2026.

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.