_PACT_ IS RECRUITING A PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WORKER
APPLICATIONS FROM SOCIAL WORK MANAGERS WITH A MINIMUM OF THREE
YEARS? EXPERIENCE INCLUDING A TEAM LEADER ROLE, ARE WELCOME
Accredited by the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI) under of
Adoption Act **Apply on the website**, _PACT_ provides a range of
adoption services including: domestic and intercountry assessments,
information, advice, counselling and services in relation to adoption
and fostering.
THE POST: PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WORKER
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week (office based)
LOCATION: Rathfarnham, D**Apply on the website**
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To manage and develop _PACT_?s Adoption Services and Pre-adoption
Foster Care Service
* To lead, support and supervise a team of social workers who work
remotely
* To work closely with the Administration Manager to ensure the
administrative needs of the social work team are met and for the
purposes of submissions to Tusla and AAI
* To prepare for and attend business level meetings with Tusla in
respect of submission and progression of SLAs and caseload briefings.
* To ensure requirements of AAI Accreditation are met and reported
upon as required in partnership with the Administration Manager.
ESSENTIAL:
* A recognised qualification in Social work (NQSW or equivalent) and
a current CORU registration
* A minimum of five year?s post qualifying experience
* Experience of providing supervision in a social work setting
* A minimum of three year?s appropriate experience in
adoption/fostering
* Excellent management, communication, organisational and networking
skills
* Working knowledge of the Standardised Framework for Inter-Country
adoption
* A high level of competency in report writing and assessment skills
and of MS office Suite
* Experience in individual/group work and facilitation of training
* A full clean driver?s licence.
DESIRABLE:
* A solid working knowledge of the following: _Adoption legislation,
the Hague Convention and the National Standards in Foster Care._
* Knowledge of funding requirements within the Community and
Voluntary sector.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Self-motivated
* Energetic and takes initiative
* Excellent attention to detail
* Meets deadlines
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise
* Enjoys leading a team and supporting others
* Excellent Interpersonal skills
* A commitment to the values and mission of _PACT_.
_PACT_ is funded by Tusla the Child and Family Agency and is based at
**Apply on the website**D Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin
**Apply on the website** and is an equal opportunities employer.
REMUNERATION IS IN LINE WITH HSE SALARY SCALES.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact **Apply on the website** for copy of job description. (?job
description request? in subject box)
NB: APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
5.**Apply on the website**pm, TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2ND, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** and must include copies of current CV and C0RU registration.
INTERVIEW DATE:
First Round Interviews (via Zoom) will take place on TUESDAY FEBRUARY
9TH, **Apply on the website**.
Shortlisting will apply.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
