Senior Social Care Worker

Senior Social Worker

Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Permanent

Full-Time | 37 hours per week

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist mental health and neuropsychiatric hospital based in Dublin, seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a highly regarded clinical environment, working alongside dedicated professionals across psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and more.

About the Organisation

Our client is a 131-bed inpatient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. For over 200 years, they have provided specialised treatment, care, and support to adults living with severe and enduring mental health needs and neuropsychiatric disorders, including:

• Alzheimer's disease and early onset dementias
• Huntington's disease — they are the only facility in Ireland providing a high level of specialised care for this condition
• Parkinson's disease
• Schizophrenia and mood disorders
• Other neurological and neurodegenerative disorders

Their purpose-built facilities and landscaped grounds are set at the foot of the Dublin mountains, providing a therapeutic and recovery-focused environment underpinned by evidence-based clinical practice. With over 200 multidisciplinary team members, they are committed to both outstanding patient care and the wellbeing and development of their staff.

The Role

As Senior Social Worker, you will play an integral role in supporting the Specialised Mental Health Rehabilitation Programme. Working with residents with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs, you will help individuals to recover, rebuild confidence, and develop the skills required to live as independently as possible.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the psychosocial needs of patients within the context of their family and social environment
• Providing individual, couple, family, and group therapy sessions
• Collaborating with residents, families, carers, and fellow MDT members in goal setting and care planning
• Contributing to the Clinical Governance Committee and supporting the development of strategic and operational plans
• Maintaining comprehensive clinical records in line with professional standards
• Supervising and supporting student social workers in practice education
• Contributing to research, teaching, and academic partnerships — including with Trinity College Dublin
• Ensuring the highest standards of social work practice are planned, delivered, and evaluated

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Be registered on the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU
• Hold a degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification) and be eligible for membership with the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW)
• Have a minimum of five years post-qualification clinical experience (full-time or aggregate)
• Have established clinical experience working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions, specifically in mental health rehabilitation
• Have significant experience in homeless services and forensic mental health services
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of clinical governance frameworks within a healthcare setting
• Have experience in the teaching, supervision, and practice education of student social workers
• Be an energetic and collaborative professional, able to work effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Further education support
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Family-friendly working arrangements
• Free onsite staff parking
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Cycle to work scheme