Job Description
Cpl Healthcare is partnering with a non-profit organisation based in Dublin, Ireland that provides services for people who are homeless and people at risk of homelessness.
This role involves working as part of a team to provide professional services, access to food, respite, and advice to single people out of home or at risk of homelessness.
The service aims to create a safe environment that facilitates social inclusion and enables customers to become more involved in services.
The role offers 20 hours per week, with potential for additional hours if desired.
Key Responsibilities:
* To work within the framework of the overall objectives of the organisation
* To work within policies and procedures of the organisation and those specific to the Coffee Shop
* To work to the organisations model and standards of best practice
* To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace
* To work in the Coffee Shop following all policies while on-site
* To work a flexible 7 day rota to meet the objectives of the service
* To take on assigned roles in the Coffee Shop daily
* To provide a safe, welcoming environment for people by facilitating conditions which reduce or remove incidents and/or harmful behaviours
* To interact with people including observing their behaviour and dealing with emergencies
* To assist in daily cleaning of the service
* To maintain contact records, daily logs and written Incident Reports
* To assist in mentoring new staff and role model good work practice
* To provide regular reports as deemed necessary by management
* To work in close liaison with other teams and agencies
Requirements:
* Relevant third level degree in social care or related field
* At least 2 years' experience in social care working with disadvantaged persons
* Experience supporting marginalised persons with high risk and challenging behaviour
* A working knowledge of issues affecting people out-of-home
* Experience of working in a team with a common goal
* A working knowledge of services in the homeless sector (desirable)
* An awareness of child protection issues (desirable)