Social Care Worker

Qualifications Essential: A Third Level Qualification in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or equivalent **QUALIFICATION MUST BE RELEVANT TO CARE INDUSTRY** Experience Essential: Prior experience in a similar role Experience in caring for young persons Experience of report writing and support plans Experience and maturity to set and deliver goals on own initiative An understanding of basic mental health issues, medical, social care, social welfare systems and social care, social welfare payments, child welfare and protection and youth work A compassionate and empathetic style Responsibilities & Key Duties To develop appropriate professional relationships with children and parents/carers. To assist in the day-to-day care and supervision of children within the home including engaging with them in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking and personal care. To assist with the supervision and purchase of clothing for children, the care of furnishings and household equipment and undertake household and domestic duties which are appropriate to the care of young people. To accompany the children, when necessary, to places of worship; holidays; outings and on other occasions. To contribute to the development of the young people, through the promotion & provision of a healthy lifestyle. To assist in facilitating personal education plans for young people and ensure that recreational and leisure activities are organised as required. To support the young persons development in both personal and social skills. To be sensitive to the needs of individual children, taking account of race, culture, language and religion To initiate and maintain appropriate contact with parents/carers, teachers and other professional staff and agencies acting in the best interests of the children at all times. Establish and maintain contact with the local community and thereby facilitate the involvement of the young people in outside activities. To contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment of young peoples needs and the development of appropriate care plans to meet such needs To support key workers in their work with individual children and where appropriate to undertake key worker responsibilities To contribute to and participate in team meetings, core group meetings, Care planning meetings and other meetings as required. Participate, as appropriate, in implementing the care plan and placement plan for each child in the home. Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of the children and those required to comply with statutory requirements and Foscadh g policies and procedures. Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording and safe keeping of monies and valuables within the home. To share relevant information with colleagues and managers e.g. at changeover, and team meetings. To inform line managers of any matters of concern in relation to the welfare of the children including any concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of other staff. To be aware of Health and Safety at Work requirements as they pertain to this post and comply with Foscadh g policies and procedures. To participate in formal supervision in accordance with Foscadh g & supervision policy. To maintain confidentiality in respect of staff and children at all times. To participate in staff training programmes as appropriate. Report any necessary repairs and/or maintenance work requiring attention Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of Foscadh g homes The list of key duties is not exhaustive. Skills: Social care Residential Homes Residential Care Life Skills Administering medication Quality Care Benefits: Medical Aid / Health Care Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund