Home Sharing Link Social Worker
Full time permanent position
35 hour working week
Home sharing is a community-based service that provides short breaks to people in Home Sharing families’ homes. The service aims to extend the circles of mainstream supports for the child or adult and family to access community links and social participation. The service is registered with the National Home Share Network (NHSN) and has been developed in line with 2016 HSE National Guidelines.
The Role
The Home Sharing Link Professionally Qualified Social Worker is committed to the ongoing mission of Horizons to develop different types of short breaks or respite services in an innovative, inclusive and person-centred way.
The appointee will be knowledgeable in all relevant legislation and will demonstrate an in-depth working knowledge of Models of Services, Advocacy, the Principles of Social Work Practice and CORU standards of proficiency.
Reporting operationally to the Regional Manager and under the clinical supervision of the Principal Social Worker, the post holder will:
1. Work with the Home Sharing Manager and wider Home Sharing team in delivering a high quality, safe and effective home sharing service for children & adults.
2. Selection, recruitment, training and assessment of suitable Home Sharing families with the support of the Home Sharing Manager.
3. Providing regular supervision and support to Home Sharing families and undertake regular reviews of Home Sharing families.
4. Ensure completion and review of in-depth support plans for children and adults participating in the home sharing scheme.
5. Support the establishment of placements and facilitate introductions between natural and Home Sharing families as well as coordination of support services to best support Home Sharing placements with the support of the Home Sharing Manager.
Essential Requirements:
1. Have a NQSW and BSW or MSW in social work or equivalent
2. Be CORU Registered
3. Have 3 years minimum post qualification experience
4. Hold a Full driver's license and access to own vehicle
Informal enquiries may be made to Mary Lynch, Principal Social Worker or Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager.
Completed application forms must be submitted by Tuesday 31st of December 2024.
Interviews will take place on 6th January 2025.
A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future full time or part time, temporary or permanent Social Work positions that may arise in Home Sharing.
Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Skills:
Flexibility Team work Communication
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