Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential Services, The Haven, South East

Social Care Worker, Under 18s Residential, South EastLocation: ClonmelContract: Full-Time,Specific Purpose contractBenefits:25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, Maternity Top Up 26 Weeks, Tax-Saver Scheme, Education Assistance Policy, Paid Sick Leave policy, Premium rates for unsocial hoursSupports:Employee Assistance Program, Reflective Practice, Supervision, Well being initiatives including monthly meditationsSupport Young Lives – Be Part of Their Journey ForwardWe’re looking for a compassionate and team-orientedSocial Care Workerto join ourUnder-18 Residential Service, providing vital support to young people aged 15–17 who are out of home and in crisis. In this short-term residential setting, you’ll work as part of a dedicated team to create a safe, stable environment where young people can begin to rebuild and move toward their futuresWhat You Will DoTo work within the framework of the overall objective of Focus Ireland and the values of the agency.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 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 assist in the implementation of the settlement policies and strategies of Focus Ireland.To prepare and engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Manager/DeputyTo 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.What You Will NeedHold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application will be necessary)(https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/)OR hold a relevant third level qualification at degree level i.e. social care, psychology, sociology. Proven direct work experience in a social care setting at a project worker level or equivalent.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.Excellent report writing and IT skills.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)Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer#FI1