Social Care Worker, Under 18's Residential Services, Clonmel

Contract: Permanent Part Time
Location: Clonmel
Salary: (€36,687 - €39,856.49 DOE)

The purpose of this project is to provide short-term accommodation to Ukrainian young people, aged 15- 17, who have been displaced from their homes.

What you will do:

• Work within the framework of the overall objective of Focus Ireland and the values of the agency.
• Work as part of a team within the framework of the policies and procedures in place for the project or as directed by the project manager, deputy manager or head of department.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support young people accommodated that have experienced trauma.
• Support young people accommodated that present with challenging behaviour.
• Advocate on a young person’s behalf for housing, social work, social welfare, education, training and legal rights.
• 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.
• Refer and support young people referring to external agencies that may further assist them with the personal, social, educational, employment, legal and accommodation needs.
• Record and maintain records in relation to the project and individual clients in accordance with statutory requirements and health and safety legislation.
• Attend and participate in team, review and agency meetings as required.
• Assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.
• Work in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects.
• Prepare and engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager/ Deputy.
• Undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned to you from time to time in consultation with the Manager.
• Observe all Health, Safety and Welfare at Work regulations and notify management of any risks or concerns you may have in relation to same.
• Agree to take part in a 7-day, 24 hour roster.

What you will need:

• A Third level Degree in Social Care.
• 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 Centres (desirable).

To apply please submit your CV & Cover Letter Here
Closing date for applications: 12.00pm, 10th October 2024

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.