Join Our Growing Team at Christine Buckley Centre! 

Full-Time and Part-Time 
Social Care Worker Positions Available!

Due to the development of our services, we have several flexible positions open that range from full-time to part-time. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting and empowering Survivors. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Please note that due to the nature of our work, Garda clearance will be required.

Location:
Christine Buckley Centre
Heritage House, 2nd Floor
Dundrum Office Park, Main Street
Dundrum, D14 C2R2

About Us

The Christine Buckley Centre is dedicated to supporting survivors of industrial schools, Magdalene laundries, and mother and baby institutions. We offer a place of welcome, dignity, respect, and safety, fostering a community where survivors and their families can feel empowered and supported. Our mission is to aid in the healing journey through education, personal development, a holistic approach, and creativity.

Operating Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm

Post: Social Care Worker

Responsible To: CBC Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate as part of the CBC Team
• Conduct one-to-one assessments, key working, and support planning for service users
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including individuals, groups, communities, health, and other providers
• Facilitate group activities and workshops as required
• Prioritise the service user’s needs in all activities

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Provide internal and occasional external support to service users
• Offer key working support and maintain records using Salesforce CMS
• Enhance the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of workshops and services
• Handle requests for information via e-mail, telephone, and one-to-one interactions, keeping accurate records
• Accompany service users to appointments as necessary if planned and required
• Supervise events and trips
• Attend team and staff meetings, and participate in supervision
• Maintain accurate statistics and records of interventions using Salesforce CMS
• Work closely with survivors of instutions other project staff, family members, and agencies
• Supervise the Centre in a Health and Safety capacity during service users' presence

Qualifications and Experience

• A Level 7 Degree in social care or equivalent in a related field is essential
• Minimum of two years of experience in trauma, abuse, addiction, mental health, social care, and/or homelessness
• Proficiency in administration duties, including record-keeping with Salesforce CMS
• Experience in group facilitation
• Expertise in case management/key working/care planning process and implementation
• Experience working with external stakeholders and agencies within the voluntary and statutory sectors

Knowledge

• Understanding of person-centered holistic approaches promoting inclusion, social justice, and community integration
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and issues in providing services in a voluntary agency setting
• Familiarity with key working, case management, and crisis intervention
• Awareness of the history and impact of institutional abuse in Ireland

Skills and Ability

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Clear understanding of professional boundaries
• Proven organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise needs and objectives
• Ability to establish and develop effective key working and case management relationships with clients
• Competence in facilitating case conferences and groups
• Ability to establish and utilise external networks effectively
• Effective advocacy skills for service users
• Initiative, sound decision-making skills, and ability to assess service users’ needs
• Ability to respond calmly in emergencies and handle challenging and stressful situations professionally

Attitude

• Enthusiastic and committed to high standards of service provision
• Team player with a consultative working approach
• Friendly, approachable, and flexible with a “can do” attitude
• Committed to supervision, training, and development
• Dedicated to promoting equal status and ensuring the health and safety of others
• Holistic and empowering approach to working with service users
• Open to feedback from service users, colleagues, and management

To Apply:

Please apply by emailing your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to:
The Manager, Christine Buckley Centre
Email: info@christineb.ie

Closing date is Friday 8th November 2024
Shortlisting will apply with interviews planned thereafter.

The Christine Buckley Centre is an equal opportunities employer.