Project Worker, Limerick Youth Services, Mid West

3 weeks ago

Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Focus Ireland Full time
Overview

Project Worker, Limerick Youth Services, Mid West – Focus Ireland

Location: Limerick

Contract: specific purpose contract – full time or part time contract options available.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Flexibility on days/hours for part time workers.

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Youth Housing Team to provide a flexible supported housing service responding to the needs of young people in Limerick.

What You Will Do
  • To work within the frame work of the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland and use the model of care devised for the project
  • To work as part of a team in delivering the service to the young people
  • To draw up suitable care plans to prepare and support each resident for independent living
  • To support young people holistically, paying attention to their practical self-care needs, health, budgeting, and domestic skills
  • To play a part in promoting and building the confidence and self-esteem of young people leaving care
  • To advocate on behalf of the young person for housing, social welfare, education, training and legal rights
  • To liaise with and make referrals to relevant outside agencies
  • To provide individual support and key working to Young People of the project
  • To assist in the facilitation of group work sessions for Young people of the project
  • To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative
  • To attend Team, Divisional and Agency meetings as required
  • To maintain accurate case records and statistics
  • To liaise with and inform the Project Manager, on a regular basis, of issues arising from work with individual cases
  • To engage in Reflective Practice and supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager
  • To participate in relevant training and development courses and in project evaluation
  • To implement the existing policies and procedures of the project and of Focus Ireland and adhere to the Standards of Customer service
  • To assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland
  • To work, liaise with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects
  • In consultation, to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Manager, Section Manager or Divisional Head
What You Will Need
  • Social Care or Equivalent Qualification at degree level
  • Experience working in a social care setting at least 2 years
  • Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work
  • Full clean driver's license and access to own car
  • Experience of managing challenging behaviour
  • Good understanding of the issues affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare (Desirable)
  • Flexibility (Desirable)
  • Understanding of Child Protection (Desirable)
  • Experience of inter-agency working (Desirable)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Desirable)

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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