Irish Social Work and Childcare Services is managed and directed by Gary Kiernan (BSW. NQSW). Gary is a Professionally Qualified and Trained Social Worker who has worked in Ireland all of his professional career. Gary has worked in the Public Sector mainly in Child Protection as well as completing further training in the Child Sexual Abuse Assessment Unit Dublin. He also was Director and Head of Care for the largest provider of Private Child Residential Care in Ireland. He now heads up Embark House which is a trading name of Irish Social Work and Child Care Services Ltd.

Services we offer include

• Guardian Ad Litem Services
• Child Protection Training and Assessments
• Review of child protection reports
• Consultation Service in relation to safe recruitment of staff and guidelines
• Social Work Assessments
• Fostering and Adoption Assessments

For Parents

• Training and advice in relation to parenting and the challenges you face
• Anger management one to one sessions.
• Assessment and advice in relation to concerns about those you care for
• At times of change help and support around caring for your children
• Family mediation service to assist with separation or challenging children
• Assistance and support around times of bereavement
• Advice and support when adopting and fostering
• Looking after parents or dependant adults