Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland SOS Kilkenny Full time

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Job Title:Social Worker - Supporting Adults with an Intellectual Disability.

Contract:Specific Purpose contract for Maternity Leave cover (Minimum 12 months)

Hours:35 hours per week

Sick Pay Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Study Assistance Scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Wellness Program

Savings Scheme

Continual Professional Development opportunities

Role:

  • Carry a case load, including a greater complexity of individual/family need.
  • Ensure that the rights of the people we support and their families are respected.
  • Inform the person supported and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services.
  • Guide the people supported in all areas of Advocacy (self-advocacy and group advocacy).
  • Support Monthly Advocacy Sessions with preparation of discussion topics and materials.
  • Together with the people supported, identify areas of concern and help to put plans in place to overcome lived challenges, both on a local, regional and national level.
  • Identify unmet needs and make recommendations accordingly.
  • Work with staff, managers and other clinicians in devising and implementing care plans for the people supported and support plans for families.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary team meeting and work in co-operation and collaboration with team members
  • Participate in case conferences, case reviews, team meetings and other meetings as required.
  • Support Designated Officers for safeguarding vulnerable adults at risk of abuse.
  • Participate in the admissions and discharge processes as required.
  • Contribute to DSAMT/ funding applications / business case submissions to HSE.
  • Ensure notes are documented and reports furnished as appropriate.
  • Participate in planning, policy formation and research as required.
  • Ensure the highest standards of professional practice are maintained in the Social Work Department in line with current legislation and acting in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures.
  • Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).

Professional Qualifications & Experience:

  • The person appointed will hold a professional social work qualification in Social Work (NQSW/CQSW) or equivalent qualification.
  • Applicants must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.
  • Have at least 1 year's relevant professional experience in Social Work.
  • Experience of working in amulti-disciplinary environment.
  • Competent and confident IT Skills.
  • Full Clean Driving Licence.
  • Experience in working with people with an Intellectual Disability.

SOS Kilkenny Clg are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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