IASW Independent Social Workers
Name: Pawel Stepala
Email: services@caseload.ie
Telephone: +353 87 254 88 28
Type of Work/Specialism:
CORU Registration Number: SW011631
Region/Location: Nationwide
Languages spoken: English, Polish
Business name/address:
Caseload Social Work Services Limited, CRO No: 749803, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, W23 C3WN, www.caseload.ie
Description of relevant experience/profile:
I support the UK local authorities by providing access to social work services in Ireland. I deliver court-compliant reports to inform decision-making in child protection, kinship care, and family court proceedings involving prospective carers in the Republic of Ireland.
I have over 20 years’ experience in social work and social care, both in Ireland and internationally. I practice through a registered limited company, which provides safeguards and professional accountability for clients and service users.
The company is registered with the Garda National Vetting Bureau as a relevant organisation, enabling me to undertake regulated work in full compliance with Irish legislation.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in sociology and bachelor’s degree in social work.
Professional registrations: CORU
Extra skills:
My background includes experience working with Tusla Fostering Care Committees and Tusla International Social Services. I have a proficient working knowledge of both Irish and UK legislative frameworks and regulatory standards. I understand the provisions of the Hague Convention and its implications for international adoptions and placements. I can lead and provide direction to the local authorities regarding obtaining Garda vetting (equivalent of ACRO checks) and statutory checks involving central authorities in both jurisdictions.
