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Principal Social Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following positions: Principal Social Worker Permanent Full Time Contract Limerick Services The Role: The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Limerick Region provide a wide range of services to people with an intellectual disability and their families in Limerick city and county. The services range from Progressing Disabilities Services for children and a variety of programmes for adults devised according to the level of support that individuals require and priorities that they identify. Services for adults include day, residential, respite, a range of multidisciplinary supports and supports to people who live independently. Reporting/Responsible To: Director of Services Limerick Region Qualifications: Candidates must have a MSW or CQSW or a Letter of Accreditation issued by the National Social Work Qualifications Board (NSWQB). Candidates must be registered with CORU. Experience: Candidates must have at least 3 years work experience as a Senior Social Worker or Social Work Team Leader preferably in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Demonstrated experience in managing a team is essential. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate clear leadership and management abilities, be able to communicate effectively and to both lead, manage and work as part of a team. Candidates should demonstrate organisational skills together with up-to-date knowledge of current thinking and practice in services for people with learning disabilities, be highly motivated, flexible and committed to working as part of a team. Candidates must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment as it relates to the provision of Services to people who have intellectual disability. Working Hours: 35 hours per week Mon-Fri. Flexibility will be required and in order to meet service demands the Head of Social Work may be contacted outside of these hours in the event of an emergency. Annual Leave: 30 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Principal Social Worker salary scale - €80,299, €82,625, €86,255, €89,884, €93,512, €98,506 Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. JOB DESCRIPTION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Specific Conditions: · Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and help to ensure that they lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. · Staff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person. · Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence. · Main duties and functions: · To manage and lead the Limerick Region Social Work team in fulfilling its agreed functions and its ongoing development. · To promote and support team development. · To liaise with Heads of Social Work colleagues in other regions of the Brothers of Charity Services and co-operate with the Brothers of Charity Services National Office as required. · To support the Designated Officer and the Senior Management team in developing a culture of safeguarding with the BOCSILR. · To keep up to date with developments in respect to safeguarding matters, findings of regulatory inspections and to ensure consistent approaches to safeguarding across the organisation. · To liaise with other senior personnel of other disciplines in ensuring the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team. · To provide a leadership role in the role out of ADMA within BOCSILR. · To plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the development, evaluation and management of the Social Work Service subject to the general direction of the Director of Services · To maintain up-to-date records and reports in accordance with the principles of the social work profession and provide relevant information and reports when required. · To manage the Social Work departmental budget · To carry a social work caseload in the Adult Services as required. · To organise the provision if required of social work services to any area of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Limerick Region · To promote appropriate service innovations · To ensure and plan for the provision of efficient and effective social work service to people supported and their families through the establishment of clear team goals within the social work team and the appropriate organisation of day-to-day operations carried out by social workers · To co-ordinate social work team activities, organise and chair team meetings. · To co-ordinate following through on matters arising and decisions taken at team meetings · To promote adherence to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Policies and Procedures · To document emerging trends and service needs and keep management informed of these trends. · To co-ordinate ongoing development plans for the service and advocate for resources and identify unmet needs. · To promote the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland commitment to community services and to support a network of community partnerships. · To ensure the rights of people supported and their families are respected · To provide supervision to the Social Work Team in the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Limerick Region. · Chair the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act Regional Committee and issue a plan of work on an annual basis. · Member of the Admissions Management Team. · To support and play a leadership role in the co-ordination and development of the Human Rights Committee (HRC) · Deputise for the Designated Officers as required. · To attend regular supervision meetings with the Director of Services. · To set clear goals for the team and review individual performance regularly, give constructive and specific performance feedback, and coach and develop individual staff. · To ensure that issues that arise under the grievance and disciplinary procedure are dealt with appropriately, promptly and reported promptly to Human Resources and senior management. · To participate as required in selection and recruitment of social work staff · To initiate, participate and co-operate in relevant research. · To facilitate and encourage opportunities on the data collection and training. · To liaise with the HSE and other relevant statutory and voluntary organizations · To contribute to the development of policies and procedures in line with good practice within the department. · To be conscious of health and safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees’ obligations as set out under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005. To ensure, as far as possible, the safety of people supported and to report any potential hazards. · To ensure that all accidents/incidents to people supported, staff and visitors are reported promptly to the person in charge/deputy. · To operate within the policies and procedures of the Service at all times. · To promote dignity at work and show respect to people supported, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty. · To personally co-operate and engage with all mandatory training and ensure the participation of the social work staff in mandatory training. · To perform such other duties assigned from time to time by the Director of Services. All duties must be carried out in person at all times. · As the duties and responsibilities of any post in the Service are likely to change with the ongoing needs of the people supported and service development, staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility, a willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to their work as the service needs demand. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this Job Description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and people supported demands change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this. Informal enquiries to: Norma Bagge, Director of Services on +353 (061) 487081 The closing date for receipt of all applications and CV’s on-line is: Sunday 14th December 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in our Adult Respite Service, Ard na Mara, Ladysbridge, Co Cork . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part time) Salary Scale: €37,639to €52,620 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 31/32/34 days pro rata Overview of the Post: To work as part of the team in Ard NaMara (Adult Respite Services) and to support the Person in Charge in providing a quality service to adults with disabilities availing of respite. Assisting Service Owners to plan for and direct their supports to meet their personal goals during respite, and to support service owners in making connections within their local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers / (see note 2 below) OR (ii) Have a schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (see note 1& 2 below) OR (iii) Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 3 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. OR (v) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of em.P.1.2:t.ment can be issued. AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans. · Has experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Experience of delivering personal care to adults. · Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. · Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. · Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. · Experience in responding to complaints. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Before noon Monday 8th December 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Social Care Leader
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE LEADER- TEES Day Service Dublin 15 and Dublin 7 PERMANENT PART - TIME CONTRACT (37HPW) Salary: € 56,351 -65,807* (LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU. · Recognised management qualification FETAC/QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent- completed or to be enrolled in a recognised management course. · Full clean driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own vehicle. · Minium of three years’ experience in a relative sector. · Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability. Desirable: · QQI Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered. The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration · Have experience of Person Centred planning. · Have an awareness of New Directions and regulations. · Desire to support people to live their best lives. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. · Experience in the area of staff or student supervision. REQ:89209 Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Claire Durkan TEES Service Manager 087 1080905 Closing date for receipt of applications: 5th of December 2025 Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Workers, Day And Residential Services - Service Area
Social Care Workers - Day and Residential Services- Northside - Service Area 2 Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1: €340,351 – point 14: €56,650 per annum based on working a 39-hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. To Apply: Upload a CV Closing Date for receipt of applications is 31st December 2025 5pm. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
DML Social Work Team Leader
Informal Enquiries Please submit informal enquiries to: Laura Pauley – Principal Social Worker Email: laura.pauley@hse.ie Phone: 045 920410 Location of Post There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in the Safeguarding and Protection Team for the Dublin South Kildare West Wicklow area of Dublin Midlands health region. The post holder will be assigned to Armagh Road Primary Care Centre Dublin however an alternative Kildare location within Hawthorn House, Naas is subject to negotiation. Post holders will be required to travel throughout the Dublin South Kildare West Wicklow region to fulfil their duties. Post holders will be eligible to apply for blended working under the HSE Blended Working Policy. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin and Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Details of Service Adult Safeguarding and Protection Team Dublin South Kildare West Wicklow. Please see attached job description. The Adult Safeguarding and Protection team provides a safeguarding service to individuals and organisations in accordance with the “Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse National Policy and Procedures” 2014. This includes: · Providing oversight of safeguarding concerns of abuse within organisations funded by the HSE Social Care Division for older people and persons with disabilities. This includes the online assessment of Preliminary Screening Forms and Formal Safeguarding Plans via the Online System for Adult Safeguarding (OSAS). · Participate in the delivery of a Monday-Friday safeguarding duty service via telephone and email providing safeguarding support, advice and guidance to members of the public and professionals. · Providing a direct social work service and managing complex safeguarding cases in the community. · Contributing to the delivery of safeguarding awareness training and participating in information and awareness raising events. Purpose of the Post The post holder will be required to work both as a member of a team and at times alone, in an oversight capacity with service setting providers; and alongside community network staff, mental health and acute colleagues in an advice and consultation role. They will also hold a caseload of complex community safeguarding cases short-term, within a defined geographic / network area. The post holder will deliver the HSE’s Social Care Division’s commitment to promoting the protection, welfare and safeguarding of vulnerable persons from abuse under the current policy. The post holder, under the management and leadership of the Principal Social Worker, will be required to work with HSE colleagues and Section 38 and Section 39 agencies to ensure that the national policy for Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse is implemented and adhered to in a consistent manner within the region.
Principal Social Worker Southwest
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s): Principal Social Worker Southwest candidate info pack.pdf
Deputy Social Care Manager, Children's Residential Services
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s): DSCM Drogheda 2025 - Candidate Information Pack..pdf
Social Care Manager, Children's Residential Services - Sos Beag
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s): 01. FULL Candidate Information Pack SCM Sos Beag 2025.pdf
Social Worker, Principal
Oibrí Sóisialta, Príomhaí Social Worker, Principal Job Specification, Terms & Conditions Job Title and Grade Social Worker, Principal (Grade Code 350Y) Campaign Reference SCH/095/2025 Closing Date Wednesday 10th December 2025 @17:00hrs Proposed Interview Date(s) TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Organisational Area HSE Dublin South East Location of Post St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin There is currently one permanent whole-time post available at this location. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Ms Suzanne Kirk, Human Resources Manager, St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Email: suzanne.kirk@hse.ie Details of Service St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Ospidéal Cholm Cille, Bóthar Bhré, Baile Uí Lachnáin, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath St. Columcille’s Hospital is located on the border of County Wicklow. It is a model 2 hospital and is aligning itself to the Sláintecare vision. It has 117 inpatient beds and provides a range of services to a diverse population covering South County Dublin and County Wicklow. Services include a 7/7 Local Injury Unit, 7/7 Medical Assessment Unit, 113 medical inpatient beds incorporating Stroke & Ortho Rehab Units, 4 inpatient beds for rehabilitation of patients living with severe and complex obesity, Endoscopy, a 5/7 Day Surgery Unit, an Outpatient Department, Radiology, Centre for Obesity Management, National Gender Service, and various diagnostic services for local GPs. St. Columcille’s Hospital acts as a hub and spoke model for integrated care. The Principal Social Worker also manages the social work service provision within the mortuary as post-mortem liaison social workers. St. Columcille’s Hospital is committed to providing a quality, patient-focused service in a way that meets all patient needs in an equitable, efficient and safe manner. Reporting Relationship The post holder will report to: Operationally – General Manager, St. Columcille’s Hospital Liaises with: Medical, Nursing, Health & Social Care Professionals and all Heads of Departments. Purpose of the Post · To manage social work services within St. Columcille’s Hospital · To work within a multidisciplinary environment to provide quality person-centred care for our clients. · To apply and develop social work specialist skills and knowledge appropriate to this service ; including but not limited to Children First, Assisted Decision Making (capacity) Act, Post-Mortem Liaison Services and dementia quality care. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical · Deliver a quality service to service users ensuring professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU https://coru.ie/files-education/scwrb-standards-of-proficiency-for-social-care-workers.pdf · Ensure the delivery of social work services is in accordance with CORU’s Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for the Social Work profession, relevant legislation and HSE policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. · Provide clinical and professional leadership in the delivery of a high quality social work service. · Contribute to the overall development of the social work service so as to meet current and emerging trends and unmet needs of Service users in conjunction with other relevant social and statutory agencies. · Seek the development of fair and equitable social policy and where inequalities are identified, lobby for change. · Contribute, as a member of local and area level management teams, to the delivery and future development of an effective service that adheres to statutory requirements and meets the emerging needs of service users. · Facilitate clear channels of communication to relevant management structures in relation to social work service issues. · Be responsible for the overall management and performance of social work activity within the designated area in keeping with good professional practice and subject to agreed policy directives and priorities. · Develop good working relationships with other Heads of Service, professionals, specialist services, community and voluntary organisations to provide integrated quality care to service users. · Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload as required. · Ensure anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence, at individual and service levels. · Provide professional leadership at meetings, committees and/or other fora as required. · Chair and participate in case conferences and care planning meetings with the appropriate staff when the need arises. · Be the hospital Lead for Assisted Decision Making and Children First and ensure attendance at relevant national / regional meetings and appropriate relaying of information to the hospital. Education & Training · Ensure that the requirements of CORU are met in relation to social work practice, continuous professional development and adherence to the code of conduct and ethics. · Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by ensuring the completion of mandatory training and attendance at courses and events as appropriate. · Engage in career and professional development planning, and ensure professional development planning with all social workers is undertaken at regular intervals. · Be responsible for the practice education of student social workers through provision of placements and through support for social workers who are practice educators within their departments. · Oversee the provision of a framework for the promotion of staff development and training by making recommendations with regard to the ongoing education, mentoring, training and in-service needs of social workers. · Encourage and facilitate social workers to undertake the required training to be a practice teacher for social work students. · Act as a resource by participating in the education and training of Social Work colleagues and other health professionals as required. · Build and communicate an understanding of the role and contribution of social work within the service. · Take an active role in professional clinical supervision and engage in reflective practice in accordance with CORU requirements and the local / national Supervision Policy. Quality and Risk, Health and Safety Management · Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards and ensure that staff comply with same. · Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of designated individual(s) in line with best practice. · Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others. · Be aware of risk management issues, adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risks within their area of responsibility and take appropriate action. · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Management · Participate in and contribute to service planning and development. · Provide service delivery reports as required e.g. service plan, annual report and ensure that there are appropriate systems in place to gather relevant information. · Provide leadership and motivation in optimising service delivery by developing teams and promoting change management. · Report and advise on social work staffing needs for their area of responsibility. · Oversee the implementation of appropriate induction and probationary systems. · Oversee the implementation of an appropriate performance management system for the delivery of a high quality social work service. · Ensure the Social Work service complies with relevant HR and other policies, procedures and guidelines. · Keep updated on; current and impending legislation and the perceived impact on practice; developments in national policies, strategies and international best practice to ensure that service delivery complies with same; developments within the Irish Health Service. · Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to the social work service, engaging staff as appropriate. · Be responsible for the delivery of the social work service within the budget allocation. · Ensure compliance with a high standard of documentation, including service user files in accordance with local guidelines, Freedom of Information (FOI) and GDPR Acts. · Oversee service user and data confidentiality. · Ensure that the social work service makes the most efficient and effective use of developments in IT. · Act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required. · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have, at the latest date of receipt of applications for the post: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Have 5 years full time (or an aggregate of 5 years full time) relevant post qualification experience. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2 . Annual registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the clinical field of Social Work as relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post Access transport is a necessary requirement of this post. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional Knowledge & Experience · Demonstrates a high level of professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role safely and effectively within the legal, ethical and practice boundaries of the profession. · Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of the health service and understands how the Social Work profession can best contribute to a model of holistic service provision. · Demonstrates knowledge of the various theoretical models, approaches and interventions that apply in current practice. · Demonstrates a commitment to promoting and applying evidence based practice and research. · Demonstrate a clear understanding of risk assessment and management. · Demonstrate a willingness to engage with ICT and develop ICT skills relevant to the role. · Demonstrates a strong interest in ongoing learning and a commitment to continuing professional development. Demonstrates the ability to utilise supervision effectively. · Demonstrates a high level of knowledge about the Assisted Decision Making Act and the guiding principles of same. Demonstrates knowledge about the Decision Making Representative Process and the social work role within same. · Demonstrates a high level of knowledge regarding the implementation of Children First within an acute hospital setting. Planning and Managing Resources · Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan and manage activities and resources to ensure value for money and maximum benefit for the organisation, within a model of person-centred care. · Has a thorough understanding of the practicalities of service planning, budgetary management, value for money and cost-benefit analysis. · Aligns the profession with the strategy of the organisation. · Develops service plans that aim to anticipate the changing needs of service users and harness developing professional practice. · Demonstrates an ability to provide options for working with other HSCP professions to promote person centred care in a cost and time effective manner. Managing & Developing (Self & Others) · Demonstrates the ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise caseloads for self and others. · Demonstrates effective leadership and team management skills. Provides clear direction for staff in relation to the goals of their function and how they fit in with the broader organisational strategy. · Leads by example. Displays motivation, is flexible during challenging times and perseveres despite setbacks to ensure that goals are achieved. · Motivates and empowers staff by appropriately delegating responsibility and authority. · Shows an understanding of the complexity of team working within an acute hospital both within the department and with other professionals. Commitment to providing a Quality Service · Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of a high quality, person centred service. · Clearly accepts accountability for standards of performance in area of responsibility. · Ensures that the full potential of their profession is fully considered in the development of strategic plans for their area of the organisation. · Strives to keep staff directed towards the longer-term change agenda, while maintaining efficiency of day-to-day service. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Recognises the implications and consequences of decisions in political and strategic terms for the organisation as a whole; considers precedence to ensure consistency. · Demonstrates the ability to critically analyse, evaluate information, and make effective decisions with regard to service user care. · Establishes integrity by ensuring that the professional, ethical and safety factors are fully considered in decisions into which they have input. · Makes decisions in a transparent manner by involving and empowering others where appropriate. Communications and Interpersonal Skills · Displays effective communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. · Demonstrates sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when dealing with others. · Works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in understanding and establishing expectations and desired outcomes. · Demonstrates strong negotiation skills, remains firm but flexible when putting forward a point of view. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking / Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Social Worker, Principal Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy for this post is permanent and whole time. This post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013 Remuneration The Salary scale for the post as at (01/08/2025) is: €80,299 €82,625 €86,255 €89,884 €93,512 €98,506 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post will be confirmed at job offer stage HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Mandated Person Children First Act 2015 As a mandated person under the Children First Act 2015 you will have a legal obligation: • To report child protection concerns at or above a defined threshold to TUSLA. • To assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. You will remain a mandated person for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment. Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 64,812 as at 01.01.10) Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale (€ 64,812 as at 01.01.2010) are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below; A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of the HSE and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such a post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive Officer. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive Officer. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website http://www.sipo.gov.ie/ Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: · Developing a SSSS for the ward/department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. · Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. · Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. · Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. · Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant ward/department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. · Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. · Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function/H&S web-pages [2]See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
