Project Worker Position
A Project Worker position is available in the Suil Le Project: Kilkenny.
Job Description
The details of the position are outlined below.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
* Work within the framework of the overall objectives and policies of the Good Shepherd Centre.
* Ascertain and support the service users' preferences in relation to fuller participation in their local and wider communities.
* To ensure support tenants in accessing recovery-focused training, education, and employment opportunities.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and service.
* Maintain a caseload of clients and offer ongoing support until cases are handed over to the appropriate support services.
* Supervise in conjunction with the manager the health care worker's role and duties.
* Accompany and provide support to clients with appointments to other services, where appropriate.
* Be responsible for keeping up-to-date casework records, daily logs, and written assessments.
* Work in close liaison and co-operation with other teams across mental health and community-based services, in particular other Statutory and Voluntary Agencies as deemed appropriate.
* Work to the service model and standards of best practice.
* Meet regularly for supervision of work with your assigned Supervisor.
* Attend all nominated training by your line manager.
* Supervise students or volunteers as requested by assigned supervisor or senior manager.
* Work closely with the homecare support worker in the co-ordination and implementation of the homecare support care plan.
* Work a flexible roster over 5 days and occasional evenings to meet the objective of the service.
* Implement existing policies and procedures and to input into the development of new ones.
* Provide an on-call role within the organisation on a rostered basis.
* Plan, implement, and evaluate the daily activities.
* Undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the Team Leader.
* Be vigilant to any Health, Safety, and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
Key Tasks:
* Use a strengths-based approach in conducting needs assessments, which will inform agreed care plans.
* Assist the service user to navigate processes required by the Local Authority.
* Ascertain and support the service users' preferences in relation to fuller participation in their local and wider communities.
* Support the service user in developing life skills which will foster independence and autonomy.
* Communicate with the service users' treating team to review their needs and/or care plan.
* Facilitate peer support of those with lived experience when appropriate.
* Support the service user in sustaining his or her tenancy by addressing the key issues and planning for risk management when required.
* Support the service user to self-advocate when required or advocating on his or her behalf as agreed.
* Case manage their referrals to optimize tenancy sustainment and independent living.
* Promote the service users' safety, health, and wellbeing.
Requirements:
* 2-year post-qualification experience in a related field.
* Level 7 or above in social care.
* Full clean driving license and access to a car.
* Good verbal, written, communication, problem-solving skills.
* Facilitation and planning skills.