Social Worker

Location
Job-type Temporary
Salary €42157 - €61288 per annum
Reference J337538
Date Published over 3 years ago
Locum Social Worker positions available


THE OPPORTUNITY:
Locum Social Worker - Galway

ASAP start, 6-month contract approx


THE BACKGROUND:

At TTM Healthcare we are proud to have partnered with Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services.

They have an available opportunity for a Social Worker with excellent experience, skills and knowledge, who displays and delivers their passion for working in Social Work environments.

If you think the position is right for you, let's talk.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The overall responsibility within this role will be to

• Provide assessment and treatment to service users and their families where the service user is experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Provide mental health social work assessment and interventions as part of an integrated multidisciplinary mental health service. .
• Ensure the delivery of social work services in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Work as part of a Multidisciplinary team, to provide a Recovery Orientated Social Work service, to include providing psychosocial assessments, family focused practice, person-centred therapeutic interventions to the service user and family
• Ensure that any risks to service user safety are identified and managed appropriately in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team under the leadership of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Actively participate as a member of the Social Work department in team building and change initiatives as required
• Ensure anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence, at individual and service levels
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace.
• Participate in working groups / committees/ clinical audits as requested by the Principal Social Worker.
• Seek the advice of relevant personnel when appropriate / as required.
• Take direction from the Principal Social Worker or Designate.
• Keep the Principal Social Worker or Designate fully informed and up-to-date on all significant matters.
• Support and advise colleagues in the identification of and appropriate referral of cases of suspected child abuse / neglect.
• Complete comprehensive assessment reports as required.
• Deliver a high quality service in an effective and resource efficient manner.
• Facilitate groups and projects in accordance with service need.
• Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained and that appropriate statistical information is available as required.
• Participate in research and cooperate with internal and external audit and evaluation of the service as required.
• Develop good working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, specialist services, community and voluntary organisations to provide integrated quality care to service users.
• Contribute to the overall development of the social work service so as to meet current and emerging trends and unmet needs.
• Provide professional leadership at meetings, committees and/or other fora as required.
• Participate in case conferences with the appropriate staff when the need arises.


THE REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification as a Social Worker.
• Full CORU Registration.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Professional approach to work.
• Flexibility in work practice.
• Full driving license and Access to own car essential
• 3-years post-qualifying experience - desirable, not essential


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
• Exceptional trainings both internally and externally
• Flexible working hours
• 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:Ballybane, Galway
Job-Type:Temporary
Salary:€42,157 - €61,288 per annum


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer

THE CONTACT:

Katelyn 065 686 9300 Ext 106.






TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.