POSITION TITLE: RELIEF SOCIAL CARE WORKER
AGENCY/PROGRAMME: Young People?s Residential Care Services
LOCATION: Echlin House, South Circular Road
WORK SCHEDULE: Relief Social Care Worker
REPORTS TO: SCM/ DSCM/ Social Care Leader
ROLE PURPOSE:
To make the maximum contribution to the work of CROSSCARE?s Young
People?s Care Services in the area of provision of high-quality care
for young people living out of home.
This role is based in the Emergency and Short-Term Residential Unit at
South Circular Road and covers a 7 day rota. The job holder has a key
role in the delivery of the residential service to young people in
CROSSCARE, within the context of the Crisis Intervention Service.
He/she will be a member of the Social Care Team of the residential
unit, ensuring that a safe, home-like environment is provided to young
people who cannot be cared for in their own home, responding at a time
of crisis with a view to keeping them safe and addressing their
immediate needs.
The job holder will be responsible for implementing the placement plan
of designated residents through the means of keyworking, working in
partnership with the TUSLA and family, where appropriate. The job
holder will promote an ethos of best practice, professionalism and
accountability within the unit.
THE ROLE:
_GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:_
* To create and maintain a safe, caring and stable environment for
children and young people in line with best practice; working directly
with young people in the unit to ensure that their physical, emotional
and intellectual needs are met;
* In line with agreed policies and procedures, to ensure that the
rules governing safety and security are adhered to at all times;
* To establish a professional caring relationship with young people
and assist them in finding solutions to their personal problems;
* To work within the policies and procedures of the unit, in line
with the National Standards governing Children?s Residential
Centres;
* To ensure that the house and premises are maintained to a high
standard of cleanliness and perform relevant household duties,
including meal preparation, laundry and cleaning while on duty;
* To be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the premises,
furniture, vehicles and equipment and adherence to local authority
fire and safety and other standards specified by the regulations.
_YOUNG PEOPLE:_
* To ensure that each young person receives the highest quality of
care and intervention;
* To undertake the care and supervision of young people and groups
of young people both within and outside the unit;
* To manage, challenge and promote change to challenging behaviour
in line with best practice and policy and procedure;
* To ensure that the rights of young people are upheld and respected
at all times within the unit;
* To ensure that each young person?s individual needs are being
met
* To develop and implement placement plans of young people in line
with the care plan in partnership with Social Worker and relevant
parties;
* To promote contact with family members and other significant
people and facilitate access as required;
* Ensure that each young person has input into their care and into
the operation of the unit;
* To liaise with the young person?s Social Worker, family and
relevant individuals in relation to the placement of each young
person.
_RECORD KEEPING:_
* Ensure that all records/reports relating to young people have been
completed prior to finishing shift;
* Ensure that designated young people?s file are kept in order and
up to date;
* Ensure that all relevant records and documentation are completed
and filed as appropriate;
* Read and ?sign off? on all documentation relating to young
people.
_OTHER:_
* To participate in formal supervision, annual appraisals and
training;
* To supervise students and volunteers on occasion;
* Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Health & Safety and
Welfare at Work Act (**Apply on the website**) and other relevant
legislation;
* Represent the unit and CROSSCARE at meetings, seminars, and
conferences or with funders;
* Promote positive working relationships with organisations such as
the TUSLA, Gardai, schools, neighbours and other similar agencies;
* Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with policy.
* Any other duties which are deemed reasonable by the Social Care
Manager or Senior Services Manager.
THE HOLDER:
(QUALIFICATION/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS)
_EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:_
* Degree/Diploma in Social Care, Social Work, Nursing or Psychology.
_JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:_
* Minimum of 6 months experience working with young people in a
social care or youth work setting. Key working experience would be
desirable but not essential;
* Knowledge of Child Care and Family Services; Intervention
Procedures; Behavioural Management.
_PERSONAL SKILLS:_
* Positive attitude towards children and young people and ability to
form trusting relationships with children and parents;
* Communication skills;
* Teamwork;
* Creativity & Innovation;
* Flexibility;
* Excellent Organisational, time management & record keeping skills.
_OTHER:_
* Ability to work a 7-day rota;
* Full Driving License desirable but not essential.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and cover letter to: **Apply
on the website**
Closing date for all applications is Wednesday **Apply on the
website**rd March at 5pm.
_CROSSCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
