Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential Services, The Haven, South East

2 weeks ago

Cluain Meala, County Tipperary, Ireland Focus Ireland Full time
Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential, South East

Location: Clonmel

Contract: Full-Time,Specific Purpose contract

The purpose of this role is to provide short-term accommodation to Separated Children Seeking international Protection, aged 15-17, who have been displaced from their home.

What You Will Do
  • To work within the framework of the overall objective of Focus Ireland and the values of the agency.
  • To work as part of a team within the framework of the policies and procedures in place for theprojectorasdirectedbytheprojectmanager,deputymanagerorheadofdepartment.
  • To act as a key worker for individual young people and work in partnership with agencies external to Focus Ireland in relation to young people referred to the service.
  • To participate in drawing up individualised programmes exploring clients experiences of homelessness and support clients to break this cycle and in doing so prepare clients to their move-on to an identified placement or to independent living.
  • To support young people accommodated that have experienced trauma.
  • To support young people accommodated that present with challenging behaviour.
  • To advocate on a young person's behalf for housing, social work, social welfare, education,training and legal rights.
  • To support young people accommodated in the service in conjunction with their statutory care plan and work with the young person to develop and maintain an individual placement plan.
  • To refer and support young people referring to external agencies that may further assist them with the personal, social, educational, employment, legal and accommodation needs.
  • To record and maintain records in relation to the project and individual clients in accordance with statutory requirements and health and safety legislation.
  • To attend and participate in team, review and agency meetings as required.
  • To assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.
  • To work in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects.
  • To prepare and engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager/Deputy
  • To undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned to you from time to time in consultation with the Manager.
  • To observe all Health, Safety and Welfare at Work regulations and notify management of any risks or concerns you may have in relation to same.
  • To agree to take part in a 7-day, 24 hour roster.

What You Will Need
  • Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)

(https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/)
  • Proven direct work experience in a social care setting at a project worker level or equivalent.
  • Experience of supporting marginalized clients/groups preferably adolescents.
  • A working knowledge and insight into the social issues that affect young people, in particular young people who have or are experiencing homelessness.
  • Ability to manage and support clients in crisis who present with challenging behaviours based on the values and principles of best practice in Focus Ireland.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.
  • Experience of key working, assessments and care planning.
  • Excellent report writing and IT skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Reliability and flexibility.
  • A working knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model (Desirable)
  • A working knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Children's Residential (Desirable)

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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