Providing professional and caring support to individuals and families throughout County Clare
Clarecare is a professional social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of people centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 50 years. Current services provided include Family Support, Older Persons Services, Counselling and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre. Clarecare's headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon.
Clarecare is supported by a partnership with TUSLA, Health Service Executive, other Government Departments, by charitable funding and by the Diocese of Killaloe.
Clarecare Family Support Services, funded by TUSLA, offer a range of interventions to vulnerable children, including children subject to Safety Plans and/or open case to TUSLA, Child & Family Agency.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Social Care Worker - Family Support Service
1 x full-time (5 days per week), fixed term contract of employment - 1 year
1 x part-time (2.5 days per week), fixed term contract of employment - 1 year
DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:
Working from the Clarecare Family Support Service practice model, which is based on the Tusla National Practice Model - Meitheal, the role of the Social Care Worker is to:
* Deliver quality and innovative interventions to children and young people in the community who may be the subject of child protection and welfare plans.
* Deliver individual and group support interventions to parents to enhance their parenting skills and relationships with their children.
* Carry out strengths and needs assessments in collaboration with children and parents and to formulate agreed outcome focused interventions which are reviewed regularly.
* Undertake the responsibilities of a Lead Practitioner in cases involved in the Tusla Meitheal process.
* Actively participate in Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Conferences, which involves information gathering and report writing.
* Provide targeted populations of children with opportunities to participate in community activities and facilitated groups.
* Encourage child and youth participation in the design and quality of services.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to maximise and enhance outcomes for children.
SERVICE OBJECTIVES:
* To deliver a dedicated service to children in their local community.
* To improve outcomes for children through the delivery of interventions underpinned by the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People.
* To work in partnership with children and parents to identify their strengths and needs.
* To provide a safe and supportive space for children and parents.
* To encourage parents to build on their parenting skills.
* To link and co-operate with other disciplines and agencies.
JOB RELATIONS: The Social Care Worker will report directly to the allocated Family Support Services Team Leader and work as part of a multi-disciplinary Family Support Team.
DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: The working week is Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with 30 mins break. Flexibility regarding work hours may be required.
ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT: 26 days per full leave year for full-time staff and 13 days for part-time positions, excluding Public Holidays.
JOB LOCATION: The office base for these positions will be Clarecare, Harmony Row, Ennis. These are on-site roles.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
* Accountability to the designated Line Manager and Family Support Services Manager.
* Adhere to Clarecare's policies, procedures, and protocols.
* Fulfil obligations under Children First Act 2015.
* Store and maintain accurate, confidential records.
* Complete and submit statistical information and reports in a timely manner.
* Participate in team meetings and case management meetings.
* Engage in continuing professional development opportunities.
* Maintain professional boundaries in all work with clients.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Essential Requirements:
* A nationally recognised CORU approved third level qualification to a minimum of Degree level in Social Care or Applied Social Studies.
* Have applied for CORU registration on the Social Care Workers Register.
* Relevant experience working with disadvantaged or marginalised children/young people and/or parents.
* Demonstrate the ability to provide quality services to children/young people and/or parents.
* Well-developed computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster good working relationships.
* Full clean driving licence with insurance indemnity to Clarecare.
Desirable:
* Experience of facilitating groups.
* Experience of delivering individual parenting programmes.
* Knowledge of the philosophy and ethos of Clarecare.
Remuneration:
The gross salary on offer is €34,328.88 for full-time and €17,164.44 for part-time roles.
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