Anew provides practical and emotional support to pregnant women and
new mothers who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our
service is unique, offering accommodation with a range of specialised
interventions and supports to improve pre- and post-natal outcomes for
women, as well as working towards long-term homes. We provide
Supported Temporary Accommodation in North Dublin, and Day services in
Dublin City Centre.
ANEW?S VALUES
We take personal responsibility for using our resources efficiently,
achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters,
partners and, most of all, the women, children, and families who we
work with.
We aim to bring out the potential in people including our staff as
well as the women and families that we work with. We think, feel,
listen, see, and understand with those who use our services.
We strive for excellence in all that we do, it should be more than
?just good enough?. Our service should be excellent because
everyone deserves it.
We provide a safe non-judgemental place for the women and families who
use our services. We reassure, respect, and provide an environment of
trust.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of this role is to provide relief for holidays and sick
leave and to support the consistent running of the service. Reporting
to the Team Leader or Service Manager in their absence, you will work
with clients to meet their needs on day and nightly basis and engage
clients in service activities as per their support plans.
Developing positive, non-judgemental relationships with clients is
core to the role. The role requires flexibility and will be based
across all Anew Support Services.
HOURS OF WORK
Anew operates a **Apply on the website**-hour service 7 days a week,
**Apply on the website** days a year; waking cover is required between
the hours of 8am and **Apply on the website** midnight, sleepover
cover is required between **Apply on the website** midnight and 8am.
This role includes weekend work, weekdays, evening work and sleeping
nights.
SALARY AND LOCATION
?**Apply on the website** - ?**Apply on the website** per hour and
based at?Anew?s Accommodation Service in Swords, Dublin.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accommodation Service
* To welcome and provide **Apply on the website**/7 accommodation to
pregnant women who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of
becoming homeless.
* Supporting service users in line with individual plans (inc.
Independent Living Skills ? Budgeting / Preparing for parenting).
* Use the Outcome Star Assessment tool to identify supports
required.
* Carry out tasks as directed by Keyworker / Housing Officer as well
as input to support planning.
* Engaging with local communities and relevant organisations.
Child Protection and Welfare
* Work within legislation including Children First Guidelines **Apply
on the website**, Childcare Act & UNCRC Ensure organisational Child
Protection & Welfare Policies are adhered to.
* Attend relevant Child Protection & Welfare training and aware of
responsibilities of mandated reporting.
* Promote the welfare & development of new-born babies and report
any concerns to the Designated Liaison Person.
Teamwork
* Work within a team and from a person-centred approach.
* Ensure consistency and follow through on interventions.
* Provide accurate and precise information at handover.
* Participate in and contribute to relevant team meetings.
Health and Safety
* Complete routine tasks to ensure a high-quality service and
environment is maintained.
* Adhere to the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act (**Apply on the
website**) policies and procedures and other relevant legislation.
* Monitor and report health and safety, and maintenance issues.
* Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and
standards applicable to the provision of accommodation-based homeless
services.
Training & Professional Development
* Participate in regular professional supervision and further
training and development as required.
* Be responsible for own health and wellbeing to carry out the
duties of the role
Administration and Accountability
* Keep up to date records of interventions.
* Contribute to the on-going development of the service in keeping
with good practice and Anew?s objectives.
* Confident in the use Microsoft and other applications i.e., Teams,
PDF, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Be accountable for any money spent on behalf of Anew during the
course of duty.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* A minimum Level 6 qualification in social care/youth work,
addiction studies or related field _AND/OR_ Experience of working with
women in a social care setting, residential care and/or homeless
services and working towards a qualification and / or CORU
registration.
* Understanding of risk and needs assessment and of the principle of
risk management.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Non-judgmental attitude.
* The ability to maintain professional boundaries.
* Good time management skills and managing a busy caseload.
* The ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative where
required.
* To be able to problem solve, to have good judgement and
decision-making skills.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* A working Knowledge and insight into the issues affecting women who
are pregnant and experiencing or at risk of homelessness and the
impact on their physical, emotional, and psychological development.
* Experiences of working in a support service for people with
complex needs.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a
cover letter and a copy of your?CV?to?**Apply on the
website**?before the closing date of?5pm on?Monday **Apply on the
website**th October **Apply on the website**.
Please ensure to include??Application for?Relief Worker??in the
subject line of your email.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
