About Us
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post:
The Social Worker will, on a Permanent Wholetime Contract, carry a social work caseload and will provide a social work service to adults with an intellectual disability and their families as directed by line management.
The ability to manage and prioritise a busy caseload, and work in an inter-disciplinary way using a family centred practice approach are also keys requirements of the role.
Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
- Possess a National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW)
- Be registered in the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Board at CORU
- Full Driver’s License (desirable)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a social work service in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Attend multi-disciplinary case reviews and meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in the planning process. Make appropriate arrangements with colleagues in the community, liaise with services and voluntary groups in the community.
- Link individuals with the services/resources appropriate to their needs and act as an advocate on behalf of people we support.
- Assist and advise carers through support, and counselling and mobilisation of resources in the community.
- Carry out home visits when necessary.
- Be familiar with and work in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and procedures.
- Participate and lead on audits, research projects and teaching programs involving the Social Work Department and the organisation.
- Complete training needs analysis and reflective practice to assure continuing competency for the role.
- Maintain accurate signed records of all social work intervention and ensure that statistical data on service provision is available as requested.
- To communicate effectively with internal and external agencies including HIQA, Gardaí, HSE, safeguarding and protections teams and Tulsa
Benefits and Perks
· Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
· Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
· Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
· Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.
Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.
Salary In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Social Worker; €50,621 - €73,080 per annum (incl. LSI)
Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact recruitment@stewartscare.ie in confidence.
Reference SC26-009
For more details, see the job description in the Additional Information section below.
