EMPLOYER: Tabor Group
JOB TITLE: Relief Support Worker
HOURS OF WORK: Dayshifts/Nightshifts/Weekend cover both day and night
shifts.
LOCATION: Various Facilities
JOB TYPE: Fixed Term (**Apply on the website**months)
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
PURPOSE: To assist staff teams in providing a quality service to
clients as they progress through their therapeutic programme. A Relief
Support worker participates as part of a therapeutic team and is
expected to act as a viable resource to clients and staff.
PROJECTS:
* Tabor Lodge -Primary addiction treatment Residential Centre
* Fellowship House- Secondary treatment Centre
* Step down accommodation
VALUES: Dignity & respect; Compassion; Honesty, Consistency &
Responsibility; Safety & Security; Committed to Quality.
CONTACT EMAIL: **Apply on the website**
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Tabor Group is a leading provider of residential addiction treatment
services in Ireland. We provide support and care to hundreds of
clients each year suffering from addictions to alcohol, substances,
gambling and food. Tabor Group offers hope, healing and recovery to
addicted people and their families through integrated and caring
services.
In addition to our residential facilities, we provide a continuing
care programme to people who have completed treatment to assist with
their recovery, and offer counselling to families whose loved ones are
struggling with an addiction.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT LIMITED TO)
* To engage with and build a professional and trusting relationship
with clients treating them with dignity and respect in order to work
within the values of Tabor Group.
* To perform all the duties relating to the facility, and to ensure
that the immediate social needs of clients are met.
* To perform the practical tasks of caring for the client to ensure
that night time running of the house is maintained (e.g., standards of
living, hygiene of the facility, health and safety,) at the highest
possible level.
* To support the client?s if/when there is activity throughout the
night.
* To work within the policies of Tabor Group in order to ensure that
a consistent delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to
in a drug and alcohol free environment.
* To complete all administrative tasks such as handover reports,
rent receipts and relevant form filling are completed appropriately in
order to ensure that the facility runs smoothly and effectively.
* To update internal client case management database, log
interventions and care plans onto the system.
* To ensure that all information pertaining to clients is
communicated effectively in the handover and via email to the relevant
case workers
* To perform as a team member supporting colleagues, participating
in effective handovers and being open to reasonable requests from
facility manager in order to ensure effective work relationships
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
MANDATORY SKILLS:
_QUALIFICATIONS:_
* Minimum FETAC level 6 or equivalent in social care or related
field.
* Working towards a recognised Diploma or Degree.
_EXPERIENCE:_
* Experience of working with drug and alcohol users and/or excluded
groups.
* Experience of working with women in recovery.
_KNOWLEDGE:_
* A working knowledge of Health and Safety, and the implications for
the working environment.
* A knowledge of good practice in working with drug and alcohol
users and other excluded groups.
* Knowledge of legislation affecting the sector
* Has good awareness of self and others, grounded in the ?here and
now? with good anticipation and observational skills
CORE COMPETENCIES:
* Has excellent communication skills and can present information in a
way that is not over simplistic or complicated.
* Enjoys working with people, is approachable, and demonstrates warm
and friendly mannerisms, while being clear and explicit about
professional and personal boundaries.
* Has a ?can do? attitude and a positive solution focused
approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
* Uses assertive behavior, demonstrating dignity and respect for
self and others at all times.
* Role models exemplary behavior and attitude ? is honest,
consistent, and responsible.
* Works as part of a team supporting the objectives of the Tabor
Group.
* Is open to appropriate challenges and confrontation from clients
at the required time and place and is open to feedback and appraisal
from colleagues and management.
* Respect for the ethos and values of Tabor Group.
* Commitment to working within an environment which promotes Equal
Opportunities and has regard for the Health and Safety of others.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their CV & cover letter to John Calnan Operations Manager,
**Apply on the website**
The closing date for applications is **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**NOON ON
WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
_TABOR GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
