ROLE: SCW (Social Care Worker), SCL (Social Care Leader)

LOCATION: The post will be based within agreed location of one of our residential services. Travel may be required (Cavan, Louth, Westmeath)

LINE MANAGER: SCL/DSCM/SCM

INTRODUCTION

TerraGlen is devoted to working in partnership with young people, their families, representatives and others to deliver a specialist, person centred and outcome focused service for individuals with disabilities.

All staff employed by TerraGlen are expected to:

• Work within the context of TerraGlen’s Vision, Mission Statement and Philosophy.
• Work to progress their professional development in line with TerraGlen proficiency model.
• Recognise that each individual is unique and work in consultation with them to enhance their strengths and further enhance their quality of life.
• Adhere to TerraGlen’s Code of practice, confidentiality, code of conduct and to display a high standard of professionalism.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The SCW is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service that they are working in, inclusive of direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of them.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum Level 7, preferably in Applied Social Care
  OR
• A minimum Level 7 in Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences or Youth and Community Work are qualifications that will also be considered
• A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of social care
• Full Driving License

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver high quality care and assistance to residents as per their Individual care plans and instructions by the Centre Management.

• To ensure that the main principles of the National Standards of Residential Child Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential and equality and diversity) are reflected within the service provided.
• To advise the Social Care Manager of any changes in the young people’s needs
• To support young people in accessing information, in an appropriate format, allowing them to make informed choices.
• To be responsible for ensuring that the young people’s care plans and placement plans are implemented through practice.
• To support young people and staff to be aware of all aspects of safety.
• To liaise with Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, Social Care Leader and staff on issues relating to the centre.
• To set and demonstrate good standards of work practice.
• To adhere and implement policies and procedures of the company.
• To attend training as required and pertinent to the centre.
• To be accountable for your own actions and personal and professional development.
• To attend and partake in professional supervision.
• To work positively with family members and other professionals.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager or senior manager relevant to the key responsibilities of the post.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to recruitment@terraglen.ie