JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker ? live nights and days
REPORTING TO: Management team (Team leader/ Care Manager of Reach Deaf
Services Education service)
LOCATION: Primarily between St Mary?s and St Joseph?s Boarding
Campus. At times, the successful candidate may be called upon to work
in Reach Deaf Services Support Living Service
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** ?
premium for live nights are additional
CONTRACT DURATION: Fixed term contract January ? June **Apply on the
website** with the possibility of an extension
SUMMARY:
Reach Deaf Services provides a range of specialised services to young
Deaf people who attend the schools that share the same campus. We
operate during term time only. We seek to offer a homely environment
for all boarders with an emphasis on facilitating their personal
development to achieve their full potential whilst involved in
education. We seek to achieve a reputation for innovation and a strong
commitment to high standards in terms of our practice. The needs of
our boarders are our highest priority and guide us in our work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Below are the key areas of responsibility;
* Implement operational plans as determined by the Care Manager
* Ensure compliance with practice with organisational policies,
procedures, national legislation, Children First, HIQA/TULSA and other
applicable standards
* Contribute to the recording of complaints and incidents of concern
* Undertaking the creation of personal care plans and ensuring that
they are followed and regularly reviewed
* Facilitate the development of boarders? life skills, education,
and personal goals through the key worker role
* Work with a range of other service providers working with the
boarders
* Engage with parents/carers of boarders on an ongoing basis
* Supervise evening activities and support the boarders in their
education.
* Plan trips out and promote integration into the community.
* Participate in reflective supervision with the Social Care
Leader/Care Manager
* Additional tasks are included in the role of Social Care Worker
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum Level 7 Degree in Social Care or related social science
degree, Applied Social Studies, Community and Youth Work or Deaf
Studies
* QQI (Formerly FETAC) Level 3 in Irish Sign Language or commitment
to achieve within **Apply on the website** months and QQI Level 4
within two years ? this course will be funded by the organisation
* Full clean driving licence ? desirable
* Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders to
provide services to young people either in the community or within a
residential setting
* Experience of working in a boarding/residential care setting
* Experience of providing of receiving reflective supervision to
facilitate professional development
* Experience of HIQA/TUSLA or equivalent audit processes
KEY BEHAVIOURS:
* Leadership potential
* Be creative and innovative
* Good problem solving skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels
* Willing to participate in change initiatives
* Be reliable
* Ability to use your own initiative
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering
letter stating their suitability for the role. Please email **Apply on
the website** by close of business by Friday **Apply on the website**
January **Apply on the website**.
If you require further details on this role, please contact me
directly at **Apply on the website**
_All offers of employment are subject to Garda Vetting_
Mary Stringer
HR & Governance Manager
Reach Deaf Services
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
