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Project Worker, Aftercare, Carlow/Kilkenny/South Tipperary, Carlow
Client: Focus Ireland
Location: Carlow, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 269d4d700e5e
Job Views: 134
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
Description
Contract: 2 Years Fixed-Term, Full-time
The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Aftercare Team to provide care and support for the young people exiting the care system and who are identified at most at risk of homelessness.
What you will do:
* Work within the framework of the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland.
* Draw up suitable care plans to prepare and support each resident to be able to move towards independent living whilst using the Housing First for Youth Model.
* Support young people holistically, focusing on their practical self-care needs, health, budgeting, education and training and domestic skills, while promoting and building their confidence and self-esteem.
* 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.
* Be vigilant to any health, safety, and welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.
* Attend team, divisional, and agency meetings as required.
* Maintain accurate case records and statistics.
* Report to external stakeholders where necessary.
* Liaise with and inform the Team Leader/Project Leader, on a regular basis, of issues arising from work with individual cases.
* Engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Team Leader.
* Participate in relevant training and development courses and in project evaluation.
* Implement the existing policies and procedures of the project and of Focus Ireland and adhere to the Standards of Customer Service.
* Assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.
* Work in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects, particularly Focus Housing.
* In consultation, undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Leader, Section Manager, or Divisional Head.
What you will need:
* Extensive, relevant work experience working with young people in care or marginalized young people.
* Third Level Qualification at degree level in social care or related field.
* Experience of key-working clients or individual case-work.
* Experience of managing challenging behavior.
* Full clean driver’s license.
* Good understanding of the issues affecting young people leaving care and in aftercare.
* Flexibility.
* Understanding of Child Protection.
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