Outreach / Link Worker

Treo Port Lairge is a company limited by guarantee (331187), a registered charity (CHY 14715) with a voluntary board of management. Treo’s main aim is to reduce criminal activity among the people in its target group, thus making Waterford a safer community in which to live. Treo offers each participant education, social and vocational support while challenging offending attitudes and behaviour.

Treo has been operational for over 24 years and is a highly respected service provider within Waterford and the Irish Criminal Justice system. Additional information can be found at www.treoportlairge.ie or on Facebook. If you require further information please contact admin@treoportlairge.ie

Treo now wishes to recruit a full-time Outreach Worker for its operations in Waterford City.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be part of an experienced and dedicated multi-disciplinary team. The Outreach/Link Worker will have a varied and dynamic workload.

The Outreach Worker will be expected to use and develop an expertise, over time in a range of proven approaches i.e. Restorative Practice, Restorative Justice, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Approaches, and Trauma Informed.

This will become a pensionable position after a probationary period. Treo Port Lairge has a lifelong learning commitment to staff providing Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
Professional Supervision and Reflective practice will be provided.

Applicants must possess:

• A National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification.
• 3 years post-qualification experience with a similar target client group.
• Experience in working with behaviours that may challenge and supporting care-staff in similar environments
• An ability to communicate efficacy and to bring about behavioral change.
• An understanding of the opportunities for individuals furthest away from the labour market.
• A strong work ethic.
• Experience in recording, reporting and information management
• Previous experience in key working and relationship building.

Applicants must have the ability to demonstrate:

• Networking and linking with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A knowledge and understanding of relevant Government policy on criminal justice.
• A thorough knowledge of the principles of Social Care / Community Work
• A knowledge of the principles of Motivational Interviewing, Restorative Practices, and Trauma Informed Care.
• A focus on Outcomes and progression.

Other Requirements Specific to the Post

• Ability to maintain motivation and work within a changing and developing service
• A high degree of professional and personal self-awareness
• Excellent listening, reflective, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to receive and contribute appropriate critical and reflective feedback
• Excellent reporting skills- the ability to provide concise and relevant reports regarding clients, staff or service development
• Flexible, open to new ways of working
• Ability to stay calm, objective, fair, independent, and confident in challenging situations.

The successful candidate will also need access to a car to perform their duties.

Applicants for this position are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and 500 word document clearly demonstrating your suitability for this post, via email to admin@treoportlairge. The closing date for applicants is Friday 28th June 2024.

Treo is an equal opportunities employer