Cpl Healthcare in partnership with our client, a non-profit organisation based in Dublin, Ireland, provides services for people who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Location: South Dublin
Contract: 1 x Part-time, Specific Purpose Contract (19.5 hours)
1 x Full Time Permanent Contract (39 hours, 12/12.5 hour day shifts)
Benefits: 25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, Tax-Saver Scheme, Education Assistance Policy, Paid Sick Leave policy, Premium rates for unsocial hours
Salary: DOE
The purpose of this role is to provide care, protection, and support to vulnerable or dependent clients, individually or in groups, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies. The primary aim is to provide intervention necessary to address the young person’s issues or the issues that are preventing them from living at home or in relative/foster care.
What you will do:
* Participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans and ensure appropriate recording of same.
* Promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person within the Service.
* Promote physical, emotional, social, and religious/spiritual welfare of each young person in care.
* Encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical, and clinical appointments.
* Be responsible for the organisation of personal documents, arrangements, information, and finance on behalf of the young person.
* Liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the young person.
* Attend meetings related to the care and development of the young person.
* Engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each young person within the Service.
* Engage in physical intervention where this is in keeping with local policies and procedures.
* Accountable for any money spent on behalf of the service during the course of duty, demonstrating effective planning and organising skills, including awareness of resource management and the importance of value for money.
* Make written and verbal reports to the Manager on a regular basis regarding the progress of the young person’s development.
* Report and record any incidents, however minor, that may happen to the young person or are caused by them.
* Assist with the supervision of students, as appropriate/required under the direction of the Social Care Manager.
* Be familiar with emergency procedures and know who to contact in an emergency.
* Ensure Child Protection procedures are followed in accordance with the responsibilities of a designated officer.
* Keep abreast of current legislation and professional child care knowledge.
* Promote the participation of young people in decision-making on issues that affect their lives at both individual and collective levels.
* Attend meetings and report to the Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service.
What you will need:
* A Third-level Degree in Social Care.
* Full clean driving license.
* Proven direct work experience in a social care setting at a social care level or equivalent.
* Experience of supporting marginalized clients/groups, preferably adolescents.
* A working knowledge and insight into the social issues (e.g., substance abuse) that affect young people, particularly those who have or are experiencing trauma and attachment issues.
* Ability to manage and support young people in crisis who present with challenging behaviours based on the values and principles of best practice.
* Working knowledge of the national standards for children’s residentials.
* Experience of key working, assessments, and care planning.
* Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection.
If you feel this job is the right fit for you, please apply via the link below or contact Joanna Wator directly:
Email: joanna.wator@cplhealthcare.com
Phone: 0872934989
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