Project Worker, Youth Housing

Location: Limerick
Contract: Full-Time, 2 Years Fixed Term
Salary Scale: Aligned to Focus Ireland Scale
Starting Salary: €36,687 - €39,856

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Aftercare Team to provide a flexible Aftercare and Supported Housing service responding to the needs of young people in the Midwest. This is a Monday to Friday role, mainly covering County Limerick, with some room for flexibility to accommodate hybrid working. You will be part of a supportive team of up to 10 people, making it ideal for a team player who enjoys working with different services at once.

What you will do:

• To work within the framework 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 Leader, on a regular basis, of issues arising from work with individual cases.
• To engage in PIE 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 in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects.
• In consultation, to undertake other duties and responsibilities as 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 issue affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare. (Desirable).
• Understanding of Child Protection. (Desirable).
• Experience of inter-agency working. (Desirable).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. (Desirable).

What you will get:

• Competitive salary range: €36,687 - €39,856.49.
• Contract: Full-time, 2 Year Fixed Term.
• Monday-Friday work schedule.
• Option for some hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being and support.
• Educational policy supporting continuous professional development.
• Other attractive benefits tailored to employee needs.

To apply please submit your CV & Cover Letter Here
Closing date for applications: 12.00 p.m., 3rd of October 2024

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.