Team Leader Social Worker

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Excel Recruitment Full time

Position: Qualified Social Worker/Team Leader (Adult safeguarding)

Location: Laois or Offaly

Contract: Fulltime, 1 year contract, Mon- Fri

Salary: HSE pay scale

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career?

Are you ready to take on a Leadership position within a well-established adult safeguarding team?

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Team Leader Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Team in Laois/Offaly.

This is a fantastic fulltime opportunity, to lead and support a dedicated safeguarding team, ensuring the protection, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

What to expect:

  • Leadership role within a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team
  • Make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable adults.
  • Work-life balance with Monday to Friday working hours.
  • Regular career progression opportunities within the HSE.
  • Valuable experience in adult safeguarding & social work leadership.
  • Monday to Friday schedule with work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Provide guidance, support, and supervision to a team of Social Workers and other safeguarding professionals.
  • Risk Assessment & Intervention: Oversee complex risk assessments and safeguarding interventions for adults at risk.
  • Collaboration & Advocacy: Work closely with HSE teams, healthcare professionals, An Garda Síochána, and voluntary organisations to ensure comprehensive safeguarding measures.
  • Policy & Compliance: Ensure all safeguarding cases are managed in line with HSE Safeguarding Policy and national frameworks.
  • Case Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate case records, prepare reports, and contribute to strategy planning.
  • Training & Awareness: Lead training initiatives to enhance adult safeguarding awareness within the team and the wider community.

Essential Criteria:

  • CORU registered Social Worker (essential).
  • Proven experience in adult safeguarding, social work leadership, or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of HSE Safeguarding Policy, risk assessment, and intervention strategies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to transport is an advantage.
  • Valid Garda and overseas clearances (if applicable).

Apply Today

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email ccooke@excelrecruitment.com or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

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