Social Worker

1 day ago

Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland Kildare County Council Full time
Overview

Social Worker role at Kildare County Council

The Social Work team of the Housing and Regeneration Department provides a housing-related social work service to Kildare County Council tenants and prospective tenants, including members of the Traveller Community, Older people, Disability, Homeless and other families and individuals who may require such a service.

Role

Social Work provides a housing-related service including responsive and preventative work. Local Authority (LA) Social Workers respond to referrals in respect of:

  • Existing social housing tenants / applicants
  • Members of the Traveller community
  • Older persons
  • Child safeguarding
  • Disability (Intellectual, Physical, Sensory & Autism)
  • Mental health
  • Homelessness
  • LGBTQI+
  • Other marginalised and vulnerable individuals and groups such as refugees and asylum seekers
Qualifications and Experience
  • Registered with CORU is desirable; CORU is the umbrella body that regulates health and social care professionals.
  • Experience of social work within a housing context is desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience of crisis intervention.
  • Knowledge and experience of a range of social work models / interventions.
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
  • Experience in relation to child safeguarding.
Requirements
  • Applicants should hold a full valid Irish / EU licence for Class B vehicles and be competent drivers as driving a car may be required in the course of duties.
Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Benefits of working with us include a job with a purpose serving the local community and supportive work-life balance initiatives. Kildare County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

Other Information
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Administrative
  • Industry: Government Administration

For details about the candidate information booklet and further role information, please review the official postings via Kildare County Council careers.


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