NIGHT SUPPORT WORKER FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS DUBLIN AND KILDARE
TITLE OF POST: Night Support Worker
LOCATION: Dublin
HOURS OF WORK: Live Nights **Apply on the website** hour shifts
**Apply on the website**pm-**Apply on the website**am, 4 on 4 off
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Established in **Apply on the website** by
Fr Peter McVerry the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter
McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
prevention, housing, homelessness, under **Apply on the website**s
residential and drug treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness
and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter
McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to
younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of
homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and
within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and
respect.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. TO THE MANAGER/TEAM LEADER/SOCIAL CARE LEADER:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;
* To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:
* Adherence to safety and security protocols
* Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at
all times
* To provide a wide range of interventions, support and supervision
to residents;
* To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in the
night-time running of the service;
* Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social
Care Leader.
2. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS THROUGH:
* Intervention, support and supervision;
* When required, advocacy and referral to community services;
* Supervising the behavior of the residents at all times;
* Liaising with the appropriate staff in accessing move-on
accommodation for the residents;
* Planning recreational and/or group activities.
3. TO ASSIST WITH RESIDENTS? CASE WORK THROUGH:
* Communication with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant
* Key-working with residents (where required);
* Assisting with resident?s Individual Personal Plans;
* Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements;
4. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adherence to safety and security protocols;
* Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at
all times;
* Assigning routine tasks and domestic duties to residents;
* Keeping stock of household necessities and purchasing weekly
groceries;
* Providing meals along with residents to support the development of
independent living skills;
* Advice and help to residents with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation.
5. TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:
* Links with other Peter Mc Verry Trust services, screening and
assessment;
* Communication of information and referral to resources;
* Offering ongoing support to former residents;
6. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:
* Maintaining residents? details and documentation;
* Actively participating in staff meetings;
* Providing written reports to the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care
Leader where necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
7. CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:
* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.
8. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with management, staff and residents of the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
9. OTHER DUTIES:
* Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social
Care Leader.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Post leaving certificate qualification and FETAC Level 5 in
Healthcare
* Essential competencies: Commitment to providing the highest level
of service, respect for others, openness to change, communication
skills? oral, aural and written, contributing to the prevention and
management of challenging behavior, professionalism & maintaining
professional boundaries, initiative & taking responsibility and
effective team working. (All other competencies to be reviewed as part
of the supervision and support process
* Experience working nights and/or shift work. Ability to
demonstrate?the skills required to work in the area of homelessness
and/or residential care.
* Desirable: Qualification in social care/youth work, addiction
studies or related field, experience of working in the area of
homelessness and/or residential care.
TO APPLY PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM AT:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
