The role of the Social Worker within South Dublin County Council entails providing a professional social work service to housing department service users, particularly tenants who are experiencing difficulties in relation to maintaining their tenancies. The social work service ranges from providing housing advice and information to the provision of targeted social work intervention and support. Crisis intervention and child / vulnerable adult safeguarding are also key components of this role. The role involves working closely with other sections within the housing department and interacting with a wide range of external agencies. In addition to engaging in casework, this role provides the scope for social workers to be involved in interagency committees and projects. 2 The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area.