Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Social Worker.
The role of local authority Social Work within housing has changed over time in light of emerging needs of vulnerable groups and clients. The role has expanded and evolved historically from a Traveller specific role to responding to a broader base of referrals where assessment and intervention is required. Social Work provides a housing related service including responsive and preventative work. LA Social Workers respond to referrals in respect of:
- Existing tenants / Applicants
- Older persons
- Travellers
- Vulnerable adults work (Safeguarding)
- Child Welfare cases
- Disability cases (Intellectual, Physical, Sensory & Autism) including Children’s Disability cases
- Mental Health
- Homelessness & HAP claimants”- LGMA LA Survey Jan 2024
- LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex)
- Other marginalised and vulnerable individuals and groups such as refugees and asylum seekers.
In addition to the above, professionally qualified Social Work staff respond to cases regarding family needs assessments, crisis intervention, bereavement and loss, Advocacy and concerns regarding capacity of clients (Assisted Decision Making “Capacity” Act 2015). The profession of Social Work involves supporting individuals and families who are experiencing difficulty in coping which is impacting on their ability to function. This may be due to, emotional issues, illness, general coping ability, lack of social supports, addictions, mental health, disability, ageing, personal or interpersonal relationship problems. The work involves assessing what the issues are and firstly identifying solutions with the client(s) themselves utilising a strengths-based approach and making referrals and recommendations regarding service delivery as appropriate
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet, available on our website www.carlow.ie
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: -
- 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 Qualifications Board;
- Be eligible for registration with CORU;
- Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and
- Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation.
The successful candidate will be required to satisfy the Local Authority that they are registered with CORU before a formal offer of employment is made.
The holder of the post
MUST hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement or disqualification.
