Social Worker
Direct Medics Healthcare Recruitment
Castlerea, County Longford, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Degree in Social Work
- Eligibility
- Qualified social workers who can work in Ireland, hold CORU registration, and meet the driving and child protection experience requirements may apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the employer
Direct Medics is marking 25 years of supporting healthcare staffing needs, with a long track record of placing locum professionals across public and private healthcare settings in the UK and Ireland. The company positions itself as a trusted partner within the healthcare sector.
Role overview
This opportunity is a full-time Social Worker position, delivered in collaboration with Tusla, Ireland’s Child and Family Agency. The post is based with the Safety & Welfare Team in Carrick on Shannon and sits within a wider recruitment drive for social work roles across multiple teams and locations in County Leitrim.
The role is suited to a qualified social worker who wants to contribute to better outcomes for children, young people, and families in a national agency environment.
Requirements
- A recognised degree in Social Work
- Active CORU registration as a Social Worker
- Practical background in child protection and welfare
- A full Irish driving licence plus access to a car
- Permission to live and work in Ireland
Benefits and support
- Help with professional registration fees, where applicable
- No-cost pre-employment checks and clearance
- Free uniform
- Access to free online training
- Free mandatory skills training
- Referral scheme with strong incentives
- Weekly payroll
- Flexible working arrangements, with both part-time and full-time options available
- Dedicated support from a team focused on career development
What the company provides
- Recognition as an approved and trusted supplier with placements across major healthcare systems including the NHS and HSE, in a broad range of settings and specialties
- One-to-one guidance from recruitment consultants with local market expertise
- Full assistance with compliance, documentation, and ongoing regulatory obligations
- Free accredited training delivered by in-house specialists to help maintain compliance and keep skills current
Additional information
This role is designed for someone looking to make a meaningful contribution to patient care in a collaborative healthcare setting.
There is also an internal talent-pool update service that lets candidates hear about future openings as they become available.
Reference code: AH123ENG