NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER
JOB TITLE: Night Support Worker.
REPORTS TO: Service Lead.
LOCATION: Twin Oaks, Family Hub, Limerick .
CONTRACT: Permanent -subject to funding.
SALARY DETAILS: Discussed at Interview
JOB PURPOSE:
To work as part of a staff team in Mid West Simon Community. Ensuring
that services offered by the organisation operate effectively and
consistently to best practice standards. The primary responsibility of
the Night Support Worker will be to provide effective support for
individuals in the project and contribute to the provision of a
high-quality, safe, welcoming, and secure environment. This will
involve using a Trauma-Informed Approach to achieve the best possible
outcomes for service users.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER POST WILL
* Assist with the coordination of all meaningful activities and
social programmes.
* Engage with service users with a person-centred approach
exhibiting professional boundaries while ensuring the values and ethos
of Mid West Simon Community are upheld.
* Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to in accordance
with the organisation's policies and raise any health and safety
issues with the team leader.
* Contribute to the continuity of service provision in the service,
including handovers, diaries, incident reports etc.
* Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the service
both in rooms as well as general common areas, with client involvement
where feasible.
* Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of clients is prioritised at
all times within services.
* Participate in routine maintenance, cleaning, and health and
safety inspections, in line with operational procedures and standards.
* Liaise with other members of the team regarding the running of the
service.
* Complete clear, concise records as required.
* Attend house, staff, and other meetings as appropriate.
* To undertake any other such duties commensurate with the role that
may be assigned by the line manager.
ADMINISTRATION
* To maintain all recording systems as directed.
* To adhere to all policies and procedures relating to the project.
* To ensure that all communication and administration policies and
procedures are followed.
* To prepare reports as required.
TRAINING
* To attend and participate in training courses as required.
* To identify areas of future training.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
* To act as appointed First Aid person as required.
* To carry out all duties with reasonable care.
* To ensure that designated fire procedures are carried out.
* To address actions arising from Health & Safety Inspections
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL
* Candidates must have a relevant qualification to a minimum of
FETAC level 5 e.g., Social Care/Community Care etc.
* Subscribe fully to Mid West Simon Community values and mission.
* Experience of record keeping and report writing.
DESIRABLE
* Training and knowledge of Trauma Informed Care Approach.
* Health and safety training.
* First Aid Training
* Understanding in the area of homelessness
* Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and
remain calm and effective under pressure.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the
ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is
required.
* Be self-motivated, and able to motivate, inspire and empower
others.
* Ability to work as part of a team – Works co-operatively and
supportively with others.
* Experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups will
be a distinct advantage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* * days paid holidays up to **Apply on the
website** with each year of service.
* 1 gifted day off for your birthday.
* 1 gifted Christmas Shopping Day.
* Pension entitlement (after 1 year).
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* Internal/external recruitment process.
TO APPLY:
Email CV and Cover letter to * by **Apply on
the website**th February *. Interviews will be
held on 4th March, * – Venue TBD
All job offers will be subject to Garda vetting and satisfactory
reference checks.
Mid West Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Mid West Simon Community Project funded by Limerick County Council.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
