Senior Social Worker

2 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland The Coombe Hospital Full time
Overview

Senior Perinatal Mental Health Social Worker (SPMHSW) is part of the hub-based Specialist Perinatal Mental Health team. The primary purpose of this post is to provide a recovery oriented, client centred social work service to women attending the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service.

The SPMHSW will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a coordinated approach to client care. The SPMHSW brings a systemic perspective to assessments and interventions on a multidisciplinary team, emphasising assessing the person in their environment, identifying social factors impacting the service user's mental health and family. The role emphasises Family Focused Practice and psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions that focus on the mother's mental health needs, the mother–infant relationship, the Partner/Supporter, and the broader family and community system.

The Senior Perinatal Mental Health Social Worker (SPMHSW) is a member of the hub-based Specialist Perinatal Mental Health team for the hospital group. A key function is close work with multidisciplinary colleagues in other hubs to ensure a seamless service for women and their families.

Responsibilities
  • Provide a recovery orientated, client centred social work service to women attending the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a coordinated approach to client care.
  • Apply a systemic perspective in assessments and interventions, focusing on social factors affecting mental health and family dynamics.
  • Emphasise Family Focused Practice and address the mother–infant relationship, partner/supporter, and broader family and community system.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in other hubs to ensure a seamless service across the hospital group.
Team structure

The Senior Perinatal Mental Health Social Worker is a member of the hub-based Specialist Perinatal Mental Health team. Staffing is multidisciplinary and led by a Consultant Psychiatrist in perinatal psychiatry. Each specialist team includes a Senior Perinatal Mental Health Social Worker.

Logistics

Permanent, Full-Time position. Intended applicants should submit an updated Curriculum Vitae by 12noon on Friday 19th September 2025. Full Job Description can be found attached.


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