Rq943 Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding

Job Specification and Terms & Conditions Job Title & Grade 1 WTE Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Campaign Reference   RQ943 Closing Date   Monday Nov 18th Proposed Interview Date   To be confirmed  Taking Up Appointment   As soon as possible Informal enquires ****** Location of Post Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin Details of Service Peamount Healthcare is an independent voluntary organisation that provides a range of high-quality health and social care services.
We help people return home after a serious illness, we provide safe and homely residential care for those who need it, and we support people to live as independently as possible in the community.
Peamount Healthcare is committed to the following values: Person centred - seeing each person as unique, giving them a voice and focusing on ability.
Respect - creating a supportive environment where everyone is given courteous and respectful care and support.
Excellence - enabling interdisciplinary teams to deliver high quality integrated care, meaningful outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.
Team working - fostering an inclusive, healthy working environment where people are valued and recognised for their individual and shared achievements.
Quality improvement - supporting teams to embed continuous improvement methodology as part of everything we do.
Education & Research - partnering with academia to support education, learning, research and evidence based care.
Reporting Relationship Principal Social Worker Purpose of Post The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a Safeguarding Social work service to all Service Users.
He/she will report to the Social Work Manager.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following criteria: Essential Be registered as a Social Worker with CORU 3 years post qualification experience in Social Work Experience in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Knowledge of National policy and procedures 'Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse' The ability to actively participate, promote and encourage communications with the multidisciplinary team and throughout the care setting Person centred approach to all work undertaken and familiar with the risk management elements of Social Work practice Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and organizational skills and development of new initiatives Knowledge of the Assisted Decision Making Act 2015 Designated officer trained or willing to be trained Knowledge of relevant HIQA standards Desirable Experience of ADM Good IT Skills Skills, Competencies and Knowledge Professional Be responsible for the delivery of a Safeguarding Social Work service to Peamount Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload as directed by the Principal Social Worker Ensure effective caseload management and prioritisation Ensure the implementation of models of best practice/evidence based practice in the context of multi-disciplinary service delivery Ensure the delivery of social work services in an integrated and multidisciplinary manner with a range of statutory and voluntary groups and organisations Provide counselling and practical support to service users/residents and their families in regards to safeguarding Ensure the delivery of social work services in accordance with legislation, policies procedures and protocols Keep updated on current and impending legislation and the perceived impact on practice Implement and maintain high standards in social work practice Comply with supervision requirements as determined by the Principal Social Worker in relation to casework intervention, practice, work plans and PDP Provide professional reports as required for service delivery Attend relevant meetings, case conferences and care planning meetings Ensure that clear, concise social work records are maintained in a professional manner in keeping with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act/GDPR and policy Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of Peamount policies and procedures Evaluation and KPI of service delivery Perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Principal Social Worker Fully comply with social work national registration requirements within the specified timeframes   Team Work Participate as an active member of the Social Work Department.
Attend social work team meetings as required.
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of social work policies and procedures for the Social Work Department.
Co-operate with social work, other MDT members and Senior management in planning, implementing and evaluating service delivery.
Contribute regularly to journal clubs.
Participate as required in service-related working groups, research projects & service committees, as requested/ advised by the Principal Social Worker.
Education and Research The Senior Social Worker will be required to maintain a continuous professional development portfolio in line with any registration requirements.
Participate in the training and development of staff in other Departments Be actively involved in student education and supervision as required by the Principal Social Worker Participate in social work practice teaching Keep up to date with developments in social work and socials work practice and with changes in policy and legislation as it impacts on social work Promote clinical research to further social work practice Participate in social work and MDT research projects Provide statistical monthly work returns as required by the Principal Social Worker.
Other requirements specific to the post Staff are assigned to specialist teams within the Peamount Service.
These attachments can be subject to review by the Principal Social Worker according to the needs of the service.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Campaign Specific Selection Post A ranking and or short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your CV.
The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.
Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview depending on the service needs of the organisation.
Code of Practice Peamount will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practic prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).
The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principles basis.
The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of Code of Practice.
Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse/ie/eng/staff/jobs Annual registration With CORU on the Social Work register The reform programme outlined for the Health Service may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.
The job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder.
It i intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
  Terms & Conditions of Employment Peamount Healthcare, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
Tenure The current vacancy available is a Permanent post on a Full-time basis.
The post is pensionable.
A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.
The tenure of these posts will be indicated at "expression of interest' stage.
Appointment as an employee of Peamount Healthcare is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004.
Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Senior Social Worker.
Current salary scale with effect from 01st October 2024 Working Week The hours allocated to this post are 35 hours per week with 7 hours as a standard working day.
The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with the needs of the service.
HSE Circular 003-2009 "Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day/Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016" applies.
Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager.
Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016 Annual Leave As per Health Service Executive (HSE) Probation All employees will be subject to a probationary period as per the probation policy.
This policy applies to all employees irrespective of the type of contract under which they have been employed.
A period of 6 months' probation will be served: On commencement of employment.
Fixed term to permanent contract.
Permanent employees commencing in promotional posts will also undertake a probationary period relating to their new post.
Pension Employees of Peamount Healthcare are required to be members of the Hospitals Superannuation Scheme.
Deductions at the appropriate rate will be made from your salary payment.
If you are being rehired after drawing down a public service pension your attention is drawn to Section 52 of the Public Services Pension (Single and Other Provisions) Act 2012.
The 2012 Act extends the principle of abatement to retired public servants in receipt of a public service pension who secure another public service appointment in any public service body.
Maternity Maternity leave is granted in accordance with the terms of the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2001.
Sick Leave Peamount Healthcare operates a Sickness Absence Management policy in line with the new Public Service Sick Leave Scheme as introduced in 31st March 2014.
  Pre-Employment Health Assessment Prior to commencing in this role a person will be required to complete a form declaring their health status which is reviewed by the hospital's Occupational Health Service and if required undergo a medical assessment with this department.
Any person employed by Peamount Healthcare must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Validation of Qualifications & Experience Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification.
The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven.
References Peamount Healthcare will seek up to two written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated.
The hospital also reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.
Garda Vetting Peamount Healthcare will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees.
An employee will not take up employment with the hospital until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the hospital is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to clients, service users and employees.
Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Health & Safety These duties must be performed in accordance with the hospital health and safety policy.
In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act.
Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the Hospital Policy as set out in the appropriate department's safety statement, which must be read and understood.
Quality, Risk & Safety Responsibilities It is the responsibility of all staff to: Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.
Participate and cooperate with external agencies on safety initiatives as required.
Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to: National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.
National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections.
HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records Management Safety audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities.
To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospitals continuous quality improvement programme.
It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Quality, Safety and Risk within their area/department   Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene Hygiene in healthcare is defined as "the practice that serves to keep people and the environment clean and prevent infection.
It involves preserving one's health, preventing the spread of disease and recognizing, evaluating and controlling health hazards."
It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with hospital hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.
Department heads/ managers have overall responsibility for best practice in hygiene in their area.
It is mandatory to complete hand hygiene training every 2-years and sharps awareness workshops yearly.