Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential Services, The Haven, South East
- Clonmel, Co Tipperary
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To work within the framework of the overall objective of Focus Ireland and the values of the agency.
- To work as part of a team within the framework of the policies and procedures in place for theprojectorasdirectedbytheprojectmanager,deputymanagerorheadofdepartment.
- To act as a key worker for individual young people and work in partnership with agencies external to Focus Ireland in relation to young people referred to the service.
- To participate in drawing up individualised programmes exploring clients experiences of homelessness and support clients to break this cycle and in doing so prepare clients to their move-on to an identified placement or to independent living.
- To support young people accommodated that have experienced trauma.
- To support young people accommodated that present with challenging behaviour.
- To advocate on a young person's behalf for housing, social work, social welfare, education, training and legal rights.
- To support young people accommodated in the service in conjunction with their statutory care plan and work with the young person to develop and maintain an individual placement plan.
- To refer and support young people referring to external agencies that may further assist them with the personal, social, educational, employment, legal and accommodation needs.
- To record and maintain records 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 assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.
- To work in close liaison with and co-operate with other Focus Ireland projects.
- To prepare and engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager/Deputy
- To undertake such other duties as might be reasonably assigned to you from time to time in consultation with the Manager.
- To observe all Health, Safety and Welfare at Work regulations and notify management of any risks or concerns you may have in relation to same.
- To agree to take part in a 7-day, 24 hour roster.
- Experience of supporting marginalized clients/groups preferably adolescents.
- A working knowledge and insight into the social issues that affect young people, in particular 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.
- Experience of key working, assessments and care planning.
- Excellent report writing and IT skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Reliability and flexibility.
- A working knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model (Desirable)
- A working knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Children's Residential (Desirable)