Waking Nights Support Worker

Reports to: Accommodation Services Manager

Position(s) Title: Support Worker

Programme: PACE , Accommodation Service- Priorswood House

The Employer: PACE is a voluntary organisation, funded by the Probation Service that has worked with prisoners, ex-prisoners and ex-offenders for over 45 years. PACE provides a range of accommodation services for men, and training and education programmes for men and women, who have a history of offending behaviour.

Work Schedule: Priorswood House operates 24/7 – 365 Days/Year on a rotating schedule which includes weekends, overnights and day shifts.

Location: Dublin 17

Salary: TBC (depending on experience) 

Hours: 39 hours per week 

Holidays: 22 days annually 

Clean Driving Licence (desirable) 

Post is subject to Garda Vetting and there will be a probationary period

The Role:

Work as part of a team to provide a safe and welcoming environment to residents, staff, and visitors in busy transitional accommodation service for males leaving prison and history of offending behaviour.

• Work in collaboration with the Day and Waking Nights Support Workers by following up on Support Plan actions to ensure best outcomes for the clients.
• Active harm reduction interventions, managing addictions, and mental health issues as they present in clients.
• Maintaining security and safety within the building to include effective door management practices.
• Crisis and conflict management within the facility
• Assist in managing medication and health regimes.
• Support the manager in the implementation of the strategic and operational action objectives.
• Other responsibilities as may be required.
• Client accompaniment to outside agencies.
• Assist the service users with any issues that may occur during the shift.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and Drug screenings as required.
• Maintaining appropriate client confidentiality and follow GDPR guidelines.
• Inputting data to the database and Outcomes Star.
• Completing routine tasks and domestic duties.

Requirements:

Essential

• Minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications in social care or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 1-year experience of key working in a residential unit with individuals with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in managing incidents in a calm and professional manner.
• Experience in conducting Risk Management and implementing Risks Management Plan.
• Ability to take direction and complete work as requested and within the specified timeframe.
• Experience in working nights and/or shift work.
• Flexible to work on a rotating schedule that includes weekends, overnights and day shifts

Desirable

• Knowledge of Prison and Probation Services
• Experience using Database and the Outcome Star
• Standard First Aid Training
• Own transport

Additions:

• Pension, upon completing probation
• CPD Continued Professional Development
• Individual Supervision
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Application Process:

• CV and Cover letter by email only to the following email address recruitment@paceorganisation.ie
• Closing Date for applications on/before 12 noon, Friday, 5th July 2024.

PACE is an equal opportunities employer

Reference checks will apply including current or/and most recent employer