Job Description
We are recruiting Relief Social Care Workers to support our services in South Dublin.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the field of social care, allowing you to work in a range of services and develop your professional practice to an exceptional standard.
Our services provide long-term accommodation to young people, aged 15-17.
Flexible Working Hours
You may be called for a shift at any stage, however, are under no obligation to accept the shift. You are paid for the hours which you work.
Sleepovers and day shifts are available.
Main Responsibilities
* To work within the framework of the overall objective of Focus Ireland and the Focus Ireland values.
* To work on a relief basis as part of a team within the framework of the policies and procedures in place for the project or as directed by the project leader, assistant project leader or section manager.
* To participate in the development and implementation of care and placement plans.
* To support young people that have experienced trauma and that present with challenging behaviour.
* To refer and support young people referring to external agencies that may further assist them with their personal, social, educational, employment, legal and accommodation needs.
* To promote the participation of young people in decision making on issues that affect their lives at both individual and collective levels.
* To promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person within the service.
* To liaise with the parents, family, general services and other agencies on behalf or the young person.
* To record and maintain records on a relief basis in relation to the project and individual clients in accordance with statutory requirements and health and safety legislation.
* To attend and participate in team, review and agency meetings as required.
* To work in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects.
* To undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned to you from time to time in consultation with the Manager.
Requirements
* A Third Level Degree in Social Care
* Proven direct work experience in relief/part-time work in a social care setting
* Experience of supporting marginalised clients/groups, preferably adolescents
* A working knowledge and insight into the social issues that affect young people who have or are experiencing homelessness
* Ability to manage and support clients in crisis who present with challenging behaviours based on the values and principles of best practice in Focus Ireland
* Working knowledge and understanding of Child Protection
Ideal Qualifications
* A working knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model
* A working knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Children's Residential Centres
* Some experience of key working, assessments and care planning
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Reliability and flexibility
* Excellent report writing and IT skills