Cpl Healthcare is partnering with a non-profit organisation based in Dublin, Ireland that provides services for people who are homeless and at risk of homelessness in Ireland.
Purpose: To work as part of the Supported Housing for Youth Team to provide care and support for young people who have experienced homelessness to complete a program and pathway to secure and stable accommodation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work within the framework of the overall aims and objectives of the organisation
* Draw up suitable care plans to prepare and support young people to move towards independent living
* Support young people holistically, focusing on their practical self-care needs, health, budgeting, education and training and domestic skills
* Advocate on behalf of residents for housing, social work, social welfare, education, training and legal rights
* Liaise with and make referrals to relevant outside agencies
* Maintain accurate case records and statistics
* Report to external stakeholders where necessary
* Engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Team Leader
* Participate in relevant training and development courses and in project evaluation
Requirements:
* Extensive, relevant work experience working with young people in care or marginalised young people
* Third Level Qualification at degree level in social care or related field
* Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work
* Full Clean drivers license and access to use of own car