Social Worker

Location
Job-type Temporary
Salary €41000 - €60000 per annum
Reference J333137
Date Published almost 4 years ago


Social Worker positions available


THE OPPORTUNITY:

Full time locum role working Monday to Friday 37 hours per week.
This role is for 3 - 6 months on a Mental Health Team within Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Service.


THE BACKGROUND:

Professionally Qualified Social Workers immediately required by TTM Healthcare on behalf of the designated Mental Health Team within Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Service, responsible for improving the mental health, wellbeing and outcomes for service users based in Sligo/Leitrim.

We have an available opportunity for Social Workers with excellent Mental Health experience, skills and knowledge who display and deliver their passion for working in a Social Work environment.
If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility within this role will be to

• Provide initial and psycho-social assessments of the needs of service users and their families.
• Deliver therapeutic programmes and interventions to individuals, families and carers in order to meet those needs.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload appropriate to the post.
• Provide supportive counselling, emotional and practical support, and information to service users and their families.
• Promote independence, self-reliance, self-determination and empowerment with persons in their environment, with families and local groups.
• Work within current legislation, relevant policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols as laid down by the employer.
• Incorporate Social Work values and ethical principles in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing interventions.
• Keep the Line Manager fully informed and up to date on all significant matters.


THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need:
• A recognised qualification as a Social Worker.
• Registration with CORU
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Professional approach to work
• Flexibility in work practice
• To be able demonstrate social work experience as relevant to the role, including delivering supportive treatment interventions and working in a therapeutic context with service users and their families,
• Excellent communications skills with children and adults.
• Access to a car and full drivers' licence.

THE REWARDS:

You will enjoy the following benefits:
• Market leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to work in an award-winning agency 2002-2018
• Continued personal & professional development
• The opportunity to gain additional experience working with the best employers in the market
• Access to our training department
• Assistance and detailed review of cv content and format & interview technique if required
• Consultants with knowledge of employment procedures concerning agency workers and compliance to ensure you always receive the most up to date information


THE DETAILS:
Location:Carrick on Shannon
Job-Type:Temporary
Salary:€41000 - €60000 per annum


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer

THE CONTACT:

Katelyn 065 686 9300 Ext 106.






TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.