EXCHANGE HOUSE IRELAND NATIONAL TRAVELLERS SERVICE is the largest
front line Traveller specific service in Ireland. We are an
organisation of Traveller and non-Traveller people working together to
provide services to Traveller families, and Traveller young people and
children and Traveller men and women, many of whom are in crisis. We
pride ourselves in working with some of the most marginalised members
of the Traveller community. We are a multi-disciplinary service
provider offering Family Support and Crisis Intervention, Children and
Young People Services, Addiction Services, Mental Health Services and
Education and Training Services to members of the Traveller community.
We also deliver other national services through training, provision of
expertise and partnerships with other organisations providing services
to Travellers in Ireland. This role is within our Family Support and
Crisis Intervention Service (FSCIS).
PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
LOCATION AND REPORTING LINE
Exchange House Ireland National Travellers Service office, **Apply on
the website** Great Strand Street, Dublin 1. We have flexible working
arrangements. Staff work remotely and also use our offices to meet
with clients as required. Reports to the FSCIS Manager.
OUTLINE OF POSITION
Working within the Family Support and Crisis Intervention Service in
Exchange House Ireland, to provide service users with a comprehensive
Social Work service and to work within the agency?s planned response
to the needs of Traveller children and families in Greater Dublin in
conjunction with the range of services provided by Exchange House
National Travellers Service.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To work as part of Exchange House Family Support and Crisis
Intervention Service to provide an outreach and in-house range of
Social Work services to marginalised Traveller families in the Greater
Dublin area.
* To offer a point of contact for members of the Traveller community
(individuals & families), and assisting people to deal with
difficulties, access services and develop community supports.
* Manage and prioritise a busy caseload appropriate to the post.
* Provide supportive counselling, emotional and practical support,
and information to service users and their families.
* To work with the Family Support and Crisis Intervention Service to
promote the welfare and health of all Traveller children.
* To adhere to procedures outlined in Children First in relation to
Child Protection issues.
* With the Family Support and Crisis Intervention Service, to focus
on counselling, empowering and supporting women, children and young
people who are at risk of/or experiencing domestic violence.
* To work with individuals and families to overcome crisis
situations (e.g. homelessness; domestic violence; suicidal ideation).
* To develop problem solving skills with individuals and families.
* To work directly with individual and families in conjunction with
other services within Exchange House Ireland and relevant outside
agencies.
* To improve the capacity of outside agencies to provide equitable
access to their service for the Traveller community.
* To work closely and holistically with other Exchange House Ireland
departments.
* Contribute to Exchange House Ireland organisational development as
required.
* With the Family Support and Crisis Intervention Service, to
devise, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate developmental care
plans for specific individuals, families or groups aimed at
achievement of individual client, family or group goals.
* To use active listening skills to offer informal support to
individuals who come in contact with Exchange House Ireland.
* To refer service users to relevant services either in Exchange
House Ireland or other statutory or voluntary agencies.
* Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure that their needs and
rights are met with by service providers including Exchange House
Ireland.
* To develop positive working relationship with all relevant
agencies, statutory and voluntary, to promote needs of the Traveller
community.
* To attend Conferences and seminars as approved by line manager and
CEO.
* To furnish line manager and CEO with records, statistics as
required.
* To provide written reports to line manager or CEO when required
* Any other duties as requested by the Line Manager or CEO
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Professionally Qualified Social Worker
_QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE_
* Social Work Qualification.
* Must hold current membership of CORU.
* Experience of report writing and completing assessments.
* Experience in working with people with multiple social issues.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
* Knowledge of homeless/housing services.
* Experience working with individuals experiencing suicidal
ideation.
* Ability to develop plans which are needs based with vulnerable
groups.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Ability to work in crisis situations.
* Ability to keep accurate records of Social Work intervention.
_ATTRIBUTES_
* Have good interpersonal skills.
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Have good time management skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and in stressful environments.
* Have an ability to work flexibly and with others.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Current clean full driving licence and access to a car for work. This
post will require flexibility in relation to working hours and
travelling
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Outreach, site and prison in-reach work will be a part of this work
and as such, the use of own car which has current NCT, up to date tax
insurance which covers the vehicle for work purposes is essential.
This is a full-time position. Some flexibility may be required on
occasion.
SALARY
The salary will be as per HSE Professional Qualified Social Worker
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLYING FOR THE ROLE
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to **Apply on the website**
APPLICATIONS FROM RECENT GRADUATES AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAVELLER
COMMUNITY ARE ALSO WELCOME.
Closing date for applications is **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**:**APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**PM ON MONDAY, JULY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**.
_ALL POSITIONS IN EXCHANGE HOUSE IRELAND ARE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING
AND FULL REFERENCE CHECKS. EXCHANGE HOUSE IRELAND IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
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