Senior Medical Social Worker

· To provide a quality Social Work service to St Columille’s Hospital patients and families

· The post holder will provide a service to patients and families as directed by the Principal Social Worker

· To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and with the Principal SW to develop the role of social work and meet the objectives of the service and the organisation as a whole.

· To contribute to research and development in the field of social work with clients in collaboration with the MDT and the Principal social worker.

· To undertake direct work with patients and their families. Providing emotional support and expert social work interventions.

· To provide family support and interventions

To act as an advocate with community and state services