Vacancy: Social Care Worker Emergency Under 18s Services

Reporting to: Service Manager or Deputy / Social Care leader

Hours: 39 Hours per week (Shifts Day and Night)

Location: Dublin

Salary: €36,210- €37,738

About Peter McVerry Trust:

Established in 1983 by Fr Peter McVerry, the charity works with individuals at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Limerick. Peter McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of homelessness prevention, housing, homeless services, under 18s residential and drug treatment.

Vision: “An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.”

Peter McVerry Trust Under 18s Residential Services:

PMVT Under 18s services offer individualised, holistic, strengths’ based care and support to young people between 12-17 years of age who are referred by Tusla. Placements are guided by the Well Tree Model of Care, which is a trauma and attachment informed approach and framework which supports individualised planning and intervention for each young person. PMVT Under 18s services aim to support young people who present with a wide range of needs. Our services work with the young person to continually develop and increase confidence, coping strategies and self-esteem and support the young person to move on to appropriate accommodation following their placement.

The role of Social Care/Project Worker.

Will include but not limited to, the following key responsibilities

• To the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care 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 behavior 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’ case work through:
  • Communication with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant
  • Key-working with residents (where required);
  • 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 Mc Verry 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 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 in 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:
  • Undertake any other agreed duties to ensure the provision of the service.

Person specification:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree level qualification in Social Care, Youth and Community, Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences, Teaching & Nursing.

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 behavior and resilience and positive outlook.

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.

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