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Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Worker Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time Contract Hours: 30h Cheshire Service: Ballina Cheshire Services Address: Co. Mayo We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of the commencement of their role. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster. Desire for personal and professional development Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €34,100.68 to €39,625.68 annually (Pro rata and depending on experience). Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 6th of July 2026 @5pm Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday. www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Senior Dietician
Senior Dietician Permanent, full-time, based in CRC Children’s Disability Network Team, Balbriggan and Swords (0.5 WTE on each Team) During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices. Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred services, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do. We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services. The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention . Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This presents exciting opportunities to work as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team which includes other physiotherapists. Through our team and the CRC you will have access to numerous CPD activities. Essential requirements: · Possess a recognised degree or equivalent that is approved by the Dietitians Registration Board of CORU and registered with CORU · Three years post qualification experience · Experience in paediatric dietetics · Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to work with multidisciplinary team members. · Excellent communication, initiative, time management and teamwork skills · Full driver’s licence and access to own car Desirable requirement: · Evidence of working in Disability · Evidence of CPD relevant to the role It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary applies Senior Dietitian grade code 3395 (€65,197 - €76,767) Informal enquiries to Katie Hogan CDNM, khogan@crc.ie Please apply through the " Apply Now " button. Applications must be received on or before 6th July 2026, Indicative interview date is Friday 10th July 2026 . An active recruitment panel may be created as part of this recruitment process. Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_applicant_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle This role is subject to HSE Approval We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
Adult Support 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 2025 . 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 Adult Services Support Worker to join our team in Meath Adult Service based in Bailis . Contract Type: Permanent Full-time (1.0 WTE) Contract Hours: 39 hours per week; Shift work including sleepovers, waking nights and weekends. Salary Scale: €35,670 to €42,440 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland Northeast provides supported living to individuals with a primary physical disability. The service is based on partnership, dignity and respect. The Adult Support Worker will be responsible for assisting service users to maintain their independence by supporting and caring for them to allow them to live the life they choose in their local community. The role of Support Worker is to facilitate the person with a disability in all aspects of daily living including assistance with personal and domestic care needs, mobility, accessing services in their community, and support with therapy and other programmes. The role of the Support Worker is tailored to the requirements of the individual service user and as such will vary from person to person. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: 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: Friday 10th July @ 12pm 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
Assistant Manager
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 2025 . 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 Assistant Managerto join our team in Enable Ireland’s Furniture Shop opening soon in Cork City Contract Type: Part-time Contract Hours: 24 hours per week Salary Scale: €30,576 pro rata per annum. A 1% profit share and bonus (pro rata) are added if targets are met. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave Entitlement : 21 days per annum + 2 gift days. Overview of the Post: To work as a member of our team, the post holder will assist in the day to day running of the shop whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets in order to maximise our contribution to Enable Ireland’s services. You must have retail experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. You will inspire and motivate your team to deliver outstanding results, enjoy being on the shop floor whilst driving sales through great customer service and be motivated by working for a charity. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Assist in managing and developing the new shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets · Assist in training, supervising and managing shop staff, both paid and voluntary · Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Retail Experience · Excellent leadership/motivational experience · Excellent interpersonal skills · Strong Commercial Experience · Must be eligible to work in the State Desirable Criteria: · Brand Awareness If you believe you would fit the role, then please submit your CV today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · No Sunday or late-night trading · Uncapped bonus & profit share schemes · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please upload your CV on Rezoomo. You can download the job description and person specification from below for your information. 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
Consultant General Paediatrician
Purpose of role: The Consultant Paediatrician post will work alongside the existing consultant General Paediatricians to further advance the development of the Department of General paediatrics across the Children’s Health Ireland sites. This role will also work with colleagues cross city to development the departments at the new paediatric Outpatients and Urgent Care Centres at Connolly and Tallaght. The appointment of additional consultant general paediatricians will allow for planning and implementing new models of care including rapid access clinics and GP liaison services and new models of inpatient care including the consultant of the week model, in line with the National Model of Care, once a sufficient number of paediatricians have been appointed. This post will continue to support the introduction of additional capacity for the provision of outpatient clinics, improving access for patients to the most appropriate clinician. This post will continue to support the development of the cross-city Department of General Paediatrics, continuous quality improvement with the department and improved access for patients. The appointee with work closely with sub-specialty consultant colleagues across the five sites and with members of the multidisciplinary team to maximise patient care and outcomes. Essential Criteria: Professional Qualifications and Experience: Essential: Skills / Competencies / Knowledge: • Significant experience in clinical practice in delivery of acute unscheduled Emergency Medicine care at both local and national levels • Experienced clinician with credibility and the ability to command the respect of all clinical and non-clinical professionals • Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making • Excellent inter-personal skills, including experience and familiarity with public, professional, media and political communications and stakeholder relations • Demonstrate commitment to fostering partnerships, multi-professional and multi-disciplinary relationships • Demonstrate a knowledge and undertaking of the current governance structures and anticipated changes with the establishment of the new children’s hospital • Experience in reconfiguring acute services across organisations and regions • Demonstrate leadership and team management skills including the ability to manage his/her staff and service and work with multi-disciplinary team members • Experience of operating in complex and challenging environments • Knowledge of the Irish health sector, national health programmes and health reform agendas • Strong negotiation and influencing skills • Effective change management skills • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Risk and issue management skills • Ability to recognise and respect the expertise of others and the contribution of team members and harness good teamwork and open contributions to enable the achievement of programme aims • Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management • Have excellent computer skills, competencies and knowledge of hospital data/ information systems How to Apply & Informal Enquires : The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is Monday June 29th at 5:00pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. Informal Enquiries can be obtained from: Dr. Barry Scanlon via: Barry.scanlan@childrenshealthireland.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Medical Talent Acquisition Specialist, Cillian Greene via: Cillian.greene@childrenshealthireland.ie
DML-- - Senior Medical Scientist, Blood Haematology
Dublin & Midland Region DML-06-26-182 Senior Medical Scientist - Blood Haematology Location of Post: A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Medical Scientist from which current and future, specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled for the region – including Informal Enquiries: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Rachel Smith HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Rachel.smitp@hse.ie Purpose of Post: The person, in co-operation with the Senior Medical Scientist and the Chief Medical Scientist, clinical staff and the Laboratory Manager, will participate in the management and delivery of a quality Laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of our patients. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 2026 Graduates Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. OR (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021. AND (iii) Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine; MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD). MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster (UU) MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)/University College Cork (UCC). MSc Biomedical Science, Munster Technological University (MTU)/University College Cork (UCC). MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)/University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD). MSc Medical Science, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) OR (iv) An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM). OR (v) Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018. OR (Vi) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999). AND (vii) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist. AND (viii) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development. AND ix) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (x) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued (Applicable to Section 38 applicants only). 2. Annual Registration* (Applicable to Section 38 Applicants only*) (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 2. 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character Note 1* Section 91 Candidates are individuals who qualified before 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2014 and 31st March 2019 are considered to be Section 91 Applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Note 2* For information in relation to the type of applicants – please click on this link: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/what-kind-of-applicant-am-i-/ Post Specifics: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in a Haematology Laboratory as relevant to the role.
Consultant GIM
HSE Mid-West are currently recruiting for a Temporary Consultant GIM Informal Enquiries to: Dr. Colin Quinn University Hospital Limerick. Email: Colin.Quinn2@hse.ie Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners Maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty in GIM. Please submit your CV through the upload option below.
Clinical Nurse Manager, Emergency Department & Acute Floor, University Hospital
University Kerry Hospital is the second largest of the Health Service Executive –South’s seven acute hospitals. The hospital provides acute general hospital services to the population of Co. Kerry (180,554) and additionally to a proportion of the populations of West Limerick and North Cork. The hospital has 275 acute general beds; 50 Acute Psychiatric beds, 46 elderly continuing care beds and a 24/7 Emergency Department which cares for 43,000 emergency presentations a year. The hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients per annum and approximately 54,000 patients attend the Outpatients Department. In addition, the Kerry area has a very large visiting population. It is estimated that there is over 2 million tourists visiting this region annually, principally during the summer months. University Hospital Kerry has a directorate management structure and is educationally affiliated to MTU Kerry and UCC Cork. Kerry General Hospital range and scope of services provided. Purpose of the Post The post of CNM2 has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the clinical area. The main responsibilities are: quality assurance, resource management, staffing and staff development, practice development, facilitating communication and professional/clinical leadership. The person appointed to this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient always comes first and will approach their work with flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient in UHK. Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, as well the Applicant Information Document. These documents are located at the bottom of this Rezoomo advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification associated with this post before completing your application. For any technical difficulties, contact Meagan McGlynn, Campaign Lead, at meagan.mcglynn@hse.ie
Staff Midwife, Graduate, University Maternity Hospital
Details Of the Service Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) is a 150 bedded Tertiary Referral Centre for Maternity, Neonatology and Gynaecology located on the campus of Cork University Hospital. CUMH incorporates the Obstetric, Gynaecology, Paediatric and Neonatology Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive South West region. CUMH has approximately 7, 000 births per annum and is a tertiary referral centre. Services at CUMH are delivered within the HSE South West Region which is based on the principles of partnership and integration and strongly supports the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in service provision. CUMH is the site for clinical placements for student midwives and student nurses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork. CUMH Services incorporates the use of the MN-CMS (Maternal Newborn Clinical Management System) into care delivered at CUMH. As part of an established collaborative clinical and academic network, University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Maternity Hospital, University Hospital Waterford and South Tipperary University Hospital are supported by the HSE South West through the Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate (ISWID), and the HSE Dublin and South East through the Women and Neonatal Health Network (WNHN). ISWID will continue to provide the established clinical pathways and academic links. Maternity Services includes Neonatology and Gynaecology as well as Midwifery and Obstetrics. The Group’s Primary Academic partner is University College Cork (UCC). A wide range of educational programmes and research is conducted within all hospitals in the Group CUMH is the clinical site for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery education programmes which are delivered in partnership with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University College Cork. Clinical placements for students also extend to other outreach facilities and Health Service Providers in the Cork region. Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population-specific planning resourcing and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline. Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: South/South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has become part of HSE South West Health Region since 3rd March 2025 Pupose of the Post The Staff Midwife (Awaiting Registration) will work within a multidisciplinary team in providing a safe, effective, high quality midwifery service to women, babies and their families. Informal Enquires Name: Claire O’Halloran Email: Claire.OHalloran@hse.ie Phone Number: 0214920704 Name: Kate Lyons Email: Kate.Lyons@hse.ie Phone Number: 021 4920756 Please ensure you download, save and read the Job Specification, as well the Applicant Information Document, before completing and submitting the attached EOI. These documents are located at the bottom of this Rezoomo advertisement. We strongly recommend that you read the Job Specification associated with this post before completing your application.
DML Social Worker, Senior Medical
Please Note: The Social Worker, as part of the ICPOP CST will work closely with the consultant geriatrician and ICPOP operational team lead to develop and implement appropriate care pathways while working with primary, community and acute care services. ICPOP utilises a case management approach to assess and meet the complex care needs of frail older persons. All clinicians on the ICPOP CST are responsible for case management. This includes the completion of a comprehensive geriatric assessment with each patient in their own home / clinic as appropriate. Primary Care Primary care social work services provide short term episodic intervention and support to individuals, families, couples, groups, and communities based on social assessment of need. The post holder will be physically located within the relevant community healthcare network. Social work is an integral and core part of the primary care multi-disciplinary team structure, providing assessments, consent led interventions to service users living in the community healthcare network. Disability Services The aim of the Disability Service is to deliver a person-centred service underpinned by a social model of care. Upholding the values and ethics of our profession, social workers are committed to involving people with disabilities in the design and delivery of the services and the supports provided, whilst balancing the challenges presented by case complexities and areas of risk. The purpose of the post is to manage the provision of a social work service within a multidisciplinary context and in so doing, ensuring a person-centred service to individuals and families underpinned by current ethics, legislation and disability social care philosophies. The person appointed to this post will manage a social work caseload which will include a higher complexity of need and which requires high levels of experience and expertise. They will complete social work assessments and interventions as clinically indicated and will support the professional development and supervision of Professionally Qualified Social Workers, as required. Safeguarding and Protection Team (SPT) 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 via the Online System for Adult Safeguarding (OSAS). · Participate in the delivery of a social work led safeguarding duty service providing safeguarding support, advice and guidance to members of the public and professionals. · Managing complex safeguarding cases in the community via direct social work support and case management. · Contributing to and participating in safeguarding awareness events and training delivery. Memory Assessment and Support Service The MASS aims to provide an assessment, diagnostic and post-diagnostic service for patients with suspected presentations of dementia, under the clinical governance of a Consultant Geriatrician. This specialist service has a range of services ranging from diagnostic assessment, disclosure and provision of post-diagnostic supports. [1] Trans-disciplinary teams can share common functions and team members are sufficiently familiar with others roles in the team such that roles can be deliberately blurred in order to benefit patient care (e.g., assessment and care co-ordination)
