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Senior Medical Social Worker

Negotiable Social Worker Navan

Excel Healthcare is currently recruiting a dedicated Senior Medical Social Worker for a position based in an acute hospital in Navan, Meath. This is a contract role for full-time or part-time hours.

Responsibilities of this Senior Medical Social Worker job

  • Deliver quality services per CORU and HSE guidelines.
  • Carry out psychosocial assessments with patients and families
  • Support patients in relation to the emotional and practical aspects of their illness and, where appropriate, advocate on their behalf.
  • Be responsible for the management of the day-to-day provision of the social work service under the direction of the Principal Medical Social Worker.
  • Conduct home assessments and follow up visits where necessary.
  • Attend and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Ensure the delivery of social work services in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures, guidelines and protocols.
  • Develop effective working relationships with patients, families, different agencies, community resources and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate records of all social work interventions, including statistical data in relation to client work.

Requirements for this Senior Medical Social Worker job

  • Social care Level 9 Qualifications or equivalent
  • Registered in the Social Worker Register maintained by the Social Worker Board at CORU
  • 3 years minimum post qualifying experience
  • Eligible to work in Ireland
  • All necessary certificates
  • Time management, problem solving and communication skills
  • Maintain high standards and quality service
  • Outstanding organisational skills
  • The ability to absorb and understand procedural and legal information
  • The flexibility to adapt to ever-changing situations

Benefits for this Senior Medical Social Worker job

  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible shift hours
  • Easy registration process
  • Career progression
  • Easy use of app and timesheets
  • Access to Consultant 24/7

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