Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Position: Qualified Social Worker (Adult safeguarding)
Location: Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Contract: Temporary (9-12 months, with potential for extension)
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: HSE pay scale

We have an exciting opportunity for a Professionally Qualified Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Duty Screening Team, helping to protect vulnerable adults and ensure their safety and well-being.

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Team in Tullamore.

Key Responsibilities:

• As part of the Adult Safeguarding Duty Screening Team, you will play a crucial role in protecting and advocating for at-risk adults by:
• Screening and assessing safeguarding concerns related to elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and coercive control.
• Conducting risk assessments, triaging cases, and making recommendations for further intervention.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, community partners, and legal services.
• Engaging with families, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Providing guidance and supporting decision-making based on national safeguarding policies and frameworks.
• Maintaining clear, professional, and accurate documentation and case notes.

Essential Criteria:

• CORU registered Social Worker (essential).
• Proven experience in adult safeguarding, social work leadership, or related fields (Essential)
• 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 or contact Charlene by telephone Apply.

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