Social Worker

Salthill, Co Galway
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.Summary of Role:The purpose of this job is to carry out a wide range of designated social work duties, in accordance with Ability West’s policies and procedures as set out in the General Procedures Manual, Operating Instructions, Work Instructions for the Social Work Department and the organisational Safety Statement, and to work as part of the Social Work TeamDuties and Responsibilities:

To be responsible, subject to the general direction and control of the Head of Social Work, for social work duties associated with the services provided by Ability West.
To provide a Social Work service to individuals and families who use Ability West services.
To liaise with team members, Respite and Community Services Manager, Home Sharing Co-ordinator and other relevant Ability West staff.
To promote service innovation in accordance with best practice.
To work as part of a number of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the best interests of service users and their families.
To keep such records and submit such reports, as may be required, by the Head of Social Work.
Maintain up to date records of all contacts and meetings.
To perform such other duties, appropriate to the post as may be assigned by the Head of Social Work.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must satisfy Department of Health and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for appointment by holding a recognised degree or equivalent that is approved by CORU (Social Workers Registration Board).
Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.

What We Are offering

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As part of our staff team you will be supported by regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
A wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III.
Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people’s lives and communities.
A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
27 days annual leave initially plus public holidays
Contributory pension scheme of 7%
Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
Bike to Work Scheme

For informal enquiries please contact Michelle Perrill, Head of Social Work on 087 1789900

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