Social Work Team

The Social Work Team provides support to people during their time with Horizons. Social work support is provided to all age groups that avail of services within the organisation; from early intervention to school age to adult services.

Social workers are usually the first point of contact which families have with Horizons following a diagnosis. The team work to maximise the potential of individuals, families, communities and society to ensure the people we support are free to live a life which they choose.

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Some of the key roles of the social worker include:

  • To support people we support and their families after the diagnosis of a disability.
  • To assist in the planning and coordination of services.
  • To empower people we support to access benefits and entitlements.
  • To promote people we support’s own control and involvement in their lives, communities, and services.
  • To work with other disciplines and agencies to ensure the needs of the people we support are met.

  • "I find reading and writing challenging. In 2023, I received a C-Pen and it changed my life for the better! The device reads text and translates it into spoken words."

    Troy, person supported by Horizons

  • "I live independently. I love living on my own, I am taking control of my life by developing my own independent living skills, routine and habits."

    Leonard

  • I love living on my own, it’s peaceful and I am calm….I am happy. I get my dinners delivered and I sometimes go to the chipper for my supper.

    Leonard

  • During lockdown I got to know my area very well. I go to my local shops for milk, bread and stuff and I go for walks every day.

    Leonard

  • "I have an ‘Alexa’ and I tell it to play music, 96fm, and I also receive video calls which I enjoy.
    I love my life now, going out walking, doing my own washing."

    Leonard

  • "I live in the community and I love it. I was a small bit nervous about the move but talking to staff and listening to my music really helped."

    David

  • "My daughter has been supported in Horizons for almost 30 years. I wanted to give back and host a fashion and wellness event for everyone to enjoy."

    Eleanor O’Kelly Lynch, Fundraiser

  • "I was lucky enough to go to Disneyland with my Community Hub and all my friends. It was one of the best trips ever.”

    Thomas

  • "The courage to speak up for yourself is one of the most important superpowers you can have.”

    Daragh Forde, Advocacy Officer

  • "Through our partnership we are delighted to support through fundraising efforts, employment, placement opportunities and initiatives such as our sensory garden project."

    Kathleen Linehan, Strategic Director of Human Resources, Trigon Hotels

  • "My main aim is to ensure people achieve their goals, highlight their choices and make sure their voices are heard.”

    Pamela Twomey, Care Assistant

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