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Connacht

Social Work jobs in Galway.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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Hiring in Galway

What the Galway market looks like.

Galway is the tertiary centre for the west of Ireland, with elective orthopaedics and rehabilitation concentrated at Merlin Park. The wider region includes islands and remote communities, which shapes how community services are delivered.

Major employers in Connacht

  • —University Hospital Galway
  • —Merlin Park University Hospital
  • —HSE West community healthcare
  • —Bon Secours Hospital Galway

Also covering

Athenry · Tuam · Loughrea · Ennis · Castlebar · Roscommon

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

Questions

Social Work work in Galway, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Galway?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Galway and the wider Connacht area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Galway?
Actionus works with social care employers across Galway and the wider Connacht area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Galway?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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