AGENCY SOCIAL WORKER / SOCIAL CARE WORKER

Desired Skills: social care experience,level 8 in social studies,level 7 in social studies

PE Global Healthcare are recruiting for agency social workers & social care workers in Kerry!

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families to identify their needs, strengths, and challenges.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care or intervention plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals.
• Counselling and Support: Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and counselling to individuals or families facing challenges such as trauma, abuse, addiction, or mental health issues.
• Resource Coordination: Connect clients with appropriate resources, including social services, healthcare providers, housing, financial aid, and employment support.
• Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive appropriate services and support, while protecting their rights and dignity.
• Case Management: Monitor and document client progress, adjusting care plans as necessary. Maintain accurate and confidential case files.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other social workers, healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community organizations to coordinate holistic care.
• Community Outreach: Participate in outreach activities and community education programs to raise awareness of social issues and services available.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to emergency situations and provide immediate support and guidance to individuals or families in crisis.
• Report Writing: Prepare and present reports, assessments, and case summaries for internal use and external agencies, when required.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest social work practices, policies, and legislation, and attend relevant training or workshops.

Essential: 

▪ Level 7/8 bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
▪ 3 years minimum experience within a similar social care setting

With over 15 years healthcare experience, PE Global Healthcare is a trusted healthcare agency, successfully placing healthcare professionals in roles that suit them.

To discuss this amazing opportunity to become an agency social worker/ social care worker further, click apply below, or call me on 086 8389487 or email me at april.barrett@peglobal.net for a confidential chat.

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