Project Workers X 2 (Social Care Services) - Janus Project, Bray (ROI80/10/24/3V-2)
Salary: Grade 4 salary scale: €38,248 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 standard hours (including breaks) (Flexibility Required)
Contract Status: 2 posts - 1 Full-Time Permanent Post & 1 Fixed Term (12 Months)
Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow
About the service:
The Externs Janus programme aims to prevent the reception of young people into care and/or to support community or foster placements. The programme also aims to support young people returning to the community from residential care/custody.
The Project Worker provides individually tailored support to young people and/or families with complex needs and whose behaviour places them at high risk. These young people/families can be categorised as Hardiker level 3 & 4. Programme content is based on meeting specific individual needs through the development of pro-social behaviours, resilience, and positive community interactions by engaging them positively in their local community. The programme/s are creative and dynamic, utilising local, regional and national resources to facilitate intervention strategies. Planned and responsive respite provision is integral to the programme/s delivery.
Project Workers will be required to deliver all aspects of the programme in a flexible manner as part of a team. They will work in close partnership with statutory agencies, community resources, and the young person and their family/carer.
Benefits:
* 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years service and 32 days after 5 years service
* 12 statutory holidays
* Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5%
* Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
* Income Protection, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes
* Comprehensive induction and training
* Regular Supervision
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bike To Work Scheme
The closing date for all completed applications is: Tuesday, 29th October 2024 @ 10 am.
Note: Extern may form a panel for 12 months for future similar positions which are fixed term/part time contracts.
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