Senior Social Worker - Galway County Council

Galway County Council

Galway

County Galway is the second largest County in Ireland having an area of over 6,000 square kilometres, with an extensive coastline. Galway County Council is the local authority for the County of Galway serving a population of 179,048 and providing a forum for effective, accountable and democratic representation, the efficient performance of functions and the delivery of a range of services for the County. An opportunity now exists in Galway County Council for the position of Senior Social Worker. The Social Workers unit of the Housing Department provides a social work service to Galway County Council tenants and prospective tenants who may require such a service. Social work in the Housing Department is directed towards enhancing the personal and social functioning of an individual, family or group. A key member of the Senior Management Team of the Housing Department, the Senior Social Worker will contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and. standards and ensure that staff comply with same. S/he will provide clinical and professional leadership in the delivery of a high-quality social work service, including the provision of appropriate clinical supervision of staff. The successful candidate will: • Hold a professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended) or, have a Letter of Validation issued by CORU/National Social Work Qualifi cations Board; • Be eligible for registration with CORU.

1653 days ago