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Professionally Qualified Social Worker (Adult Safeguarding)

Negotiable Allied Health Professionals Drogheda, Westmeath

Position: Qualified Social Worker (Adult safeguarding)
Location: Laois, Offaly, Mullingar, Navan, Drogheda (Hybrid Option Available)
Contract: Temporary (6-12 months, with potential for extension)
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: HSE pay scale

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real impact in adult safeguarding?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Professionally Qualified Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Duty Screening Team, helping to protect vulnerable adults and ensure their safety and well-being.

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to join an Adult Safeguarding Team. We have opportunities across various locations in Laois, Offaly, Mullingar / Navan and Drogheda. Hybrid Option Available.

This is a fantastic full time opportunity, to join a dedicated safeguarding team, ensuring the protection, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

What to expect:

  • Hybrid Work Model – Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and on-site.
  • Varied Base Locations – Choose from Mullingar, Navan, or Drogheda.
  • Immediate Start – Hit the ground running in a vital frontline role.
  • No Car Required – Accessible locations with excellent support structures.
  • Potential for Extension – Opportunity for career progression and longer-term employment.
  • Work-life balance with Monday to Friday working hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • As part of the Adult Safeguarding Duty Screening Team, you will play a crucial role in protecting and advocating for at-risk adults by:
  • Screening and assessing safeguarding concerns related to elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and coercive control.
  • Conducting risk assessments, triaging cases, and making recommendations for further intervention.
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, community partners, and legal services.
  • Engaging with families, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes.
  • Providing guidance and supporting decision-making based on national safeguarding policies and frameworks.
  • Maintaining clear, professional, and accurate documentation and case notes.

Essential Criteria:

  • CORU registered Social Worker (essential).
  • Proven experience in adult safeguarding, social work leadership, or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of HSE Safeguarding Policy, risk assessment, and intervention strategies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to transport is an advantage.
  • Valid Garda and overseas clearances (if applicable).

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For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

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