Vacancy: Aftercare Residential Project Worker

Hours: Full time

Reporting to: Head of Services

Location: Bray, Dublin and Kildare

Role overview

Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.

PMVT have a number of residential aftercare services which provide placements to young people who are transitioning from Children's Residential and Foster Care placements at 18 years of age.

These placements offer a period of semi-independence to support the young person to develop the skills for independent living. Placements are underpinned by the Welltree Model of Care, which is a trauma and attachment-informed model which helps guide keywork interventions and promote each young person's well-being.

Each young person is offered an active programme to support the development of living skills, promote self-esteem and self-efficacy and provide the young person with the skills and confidence to move onwards to independent living.

Responsibilities

To the Manager / Team Leader

• To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader
• Meet with the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
• To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in the day-to-day running of the project.

To provide direct support to residents through:

• Intervention, support and supervision;
• When required, advocacy and referral to community services; Supervising the behaviour of the residents at all times
• Liaising with the appropriate staff in accessing move-on accommodation for the residents;
• Planning recreational and/or group activities.

To assist with residents’ casework through:

• Communication with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant Assisting with resident’s Individual Personal Plans;
• Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.

To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:

• Adherence to safety and security protocols;
• Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at all times; Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to residents;
• Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly groceries; Providing meals along with residents to support the development of independent living skills;
• Advice and help to residents with housekeeping needs; Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation.

To respond to requests for service through:

• Links with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and assessment;
• Communication of information and referral to resources;
• Offering ongoing support to former residents.

To undertake administrative duties through:

• Maintaining residents’ details and documentation; Actively participating in staff meetings;
• Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader/Social Care Leader where necessary;
• Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.

Change in work programme:

• It may be necessary, from time to time, for the workload to be re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.

To have a positive and enthusiastic attitude at work:

• In your interactions with management, staff and residents of the Peter McVerry Trust.
• In your interactions with external agencies while representing the Peter McVerry Trust.

Other Duties:

• Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader.

Experience Required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required;

• Degree-level qualification in Social Care, Youth and Community. Early Childhood, Social Science, Sociology or another related discipline.

Essential competencies:

• Commitment to providing the highest level of service, communication skills– oral, aural and written, openness to change
• Effective team working, professionalism, respect for others, focus on outcomes, contributing to the prevention and management of challenging behaviour and resilience and positive outlook

Employee benefits:

• Attractive Salary
• Core Professional Training and CPD
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver
• Death in Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities

Other Information

• Confidentiality: It is a condition of service that all information obtained during the course of employment, especially with regard to participants affairs is treated with the strictest confidence.
• Equal Opportunities: To implement Equal Opportunities into your daily practice at all times
• Health and Safety: To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your Colleagues in accordance with relevant PMVT policies and procedures.

How to apply:

To apply please download the application form or visit pmvtrust.ie/careers: Application Form

Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@pmvtrust.ie along with your CV and Cover Letter.

Closing date: 6th April 2025.

Peter McVerry Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Registration Number 412953 | Charity Number CHY7256