Job Title: Social Worker - Supporting Adults with an Intellectual Disability.
Contract: Specific Purpose contract for Maternity Leave cover (Minimum 12 months)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Benefits:
24 Days Annual Leave
Sick Pay Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Study Assistance Scheme
Bike to work Scheme
Wellness Program
Savings Scheme
Continual Professional Development opportunities
Role:
- Carry a case load, including a greater complexity of individual/family need.
- Ensure that the rights of the people we support and their families are respected.
- Inform the person supported and their family of their rights, entitlements, benefits and services.
- Guide the people supported in all areas of Advocacy (self-advocacy and group advocacy).
- Support Monthly Advocacy Sessions with preparation of discussion topics and materials.
- Together with the people supported, identify areas of concern and help to put plans in place to overcome lived challenges, both on a local, regional and national level.
- Identify unmet needs and make recommendations accordingly.
- Work with staff, managers and other clinicians in devising and implementing care plans for the people supported and support plans for families.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meeting and work in co-operation and collaboration with team members
- Participate in case conferences, case reviews, team meetings and other meetings as required.
- Support Designated Officers for safeguarding vulnerable adults at risk of abuse.
- Participate in the admissions and discharge processes as required.
- Contribute to DSAMT/ funding applications / business case submissions to HSE.
- Ensure notes are documented and reports furnished as appropriate.
- Participate in planning, policy formation and research as required.
- Ensure the highest standards of professional practice are maintained in the Social Work Department in line with current legislation and acting in accordance with organisational guidelines and procedures.
- Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).
Professional Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- The person appointed will hold a professional social work qualification in Social Work (NQSW/CQSW) or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.
- Have at least 1 year's relevant professional experience in Social Work.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Competent and confident IT Skills.
- Full Clean Driving Licence.
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with an Intellectual Disability.
SOS Kilkenny Clg are an Equal Opportunities Employer