Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Description

Saint John of God Community Services, Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilties to be active participants within the community that they live. Saint John of God Community Services, Liffey Services invite applications for the post of Professionally Qualified Social Worker. This is a permanent full-time position. Professionally Qualified Social Worker Permanent Full-time Post The Social Worker works directly with adults with disabilities and their families to identify their strengths, maximize their independence, and support their needs in caring for the individual. The successful candidate will provide holistic, family-centred assessments and interventions while ensuring robust safeguarding practices through Designated Officer duties. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities 1. Clinical Assessment & Intervention • Conduct comprehensive social work assessments focusing on family dynamics, community support networks, and caregiver coping mechanisms. • Implement evidence-based interventions to support families experiencing carer difficulties, stress, or burnout. • Collaborative with individuals and families to develop strengths-based support plans. 2. Specialist Support & Advocacy • Provide proactive assistance and advice to individuals and families navigating complex state entitlements, grants, and social welfare benefits. • Act as a dedicated advocate for adults with disabilities, ensuring their rights, preferences, and voices are central to all decision-making processes.. 3. Safeguarding & Protection (Designated Officer) • Complete mandatory Designated Officer training upon appointment. • Fulfil all Designated Officer duties in line with national safeguarding policies and organisational guidelines. • Screen,and manage allegations or concerns regarding the abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults, maintaining meticulous documentation. 4. Inter-disciplinary & Team Collaboration • Work seamlessly as a core member of an inter-disciplinary team to ensure coordinated care. • Participate actively in team meetings, case conferences, and organisational reviews. • Maintain professional, accurate, and up-to-date case recordings and statistics in compliance with statutory requirements and GDPR. Each candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience: · The National Qualification in Social Work (NQSW) or equivalent at Degree/Maters or Post Graduate level. · Must be registered with the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU. Registration Number must be provided. · Adequate training and experience to enable them to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post together with an understanding of the social model of disability. · Have own car and a full clean Irish drivers' license is essential. Core Competencies: · Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, legislation, knowledge and skills in Social Work within the intellectual disability sector. · Candidates must also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. · It is critical that the selected candidate works effectively within a dynamic team environment using a person-centred philosophy. · Candidates should possess a solid understanding of adult protection principles and a willingness to step into a Designated Officer role. · Candidates are expected to work within their professional code of ethics at all times. Closing date: 24th November 2026 Applications will be short-listed based on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Full Job Description available on request. Saint John of God Liffey Region is an equal opportunities employer.