Job Details: Brighter Futures for Children: Relief / Social Care Project Worker


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Brighter Futures for Children: Relief / Social Care Project Worker


RELIEF / SOCIAL CARE PROJECT WORKER

Brighter Futures for Children Ltd
Location: For vacancies arising in Malin and/or Falcarragh, County
Donegal
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BENEFITS:

* Progress your professional qualifications with the support of an
interest free loan
* Career opportunities in management will also become available to
qualified, existing staff as the company expands
* Free staff counselling available
* Onsite parking
* Regular access to a variety of training provided
* Sleep ins are paid at your normal rate of pay
* Company events
* Free food provided whilst on shift

ESSENTIAL:?A full valid drivers license from the Republic of Ireland
or the UK

THE SOCIAL CARE PROJECT WORKER WILL:

* provide a Key-Worker role to traumatized children residing within
the residential unit to ensure positive outcomes.
* work effectively as part of a social care staff team and
demonstrate a commitment to ongoing personal and professional
development.
* ensure that social care interventions are delivered appropriately
to children in accordance with guidance set by Social Care Manager.
* abide by health & safety requirements consistently.
* work on a rota basis including overnights and weekend cover.
* Adhere to and complete administrative responsibilities in a timely
manner.

KEY EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POST INCLUDE:

The Social Care Project Worker will have the ability to:

* Remain professional and show competence in undertaking duties,
demonstrating a willingness to learn through ongoing training.
* act appropriately on own initiative in accordance with
legislation, policy and procedures.
* work effectively as part of a team, particularly in pressurised
situations.
* use emotional intelligence in dealings with children, colleagues
and key stakeholders.
* apply evidence-informed practice?appropriately.
* identify, rationalize and apply theoretical knowledge to enhance
best practice?and best outcomes.
* plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner
within a person-centred model of care.
* manage self and prioritise workload in a busy working
environment.?
* demonstrate a commitment to high standards of practice and strive
to create a meaningful person-centred model of care.? demonstrate
initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service
improvement?
* display awareness and appreciation of the children as ?experts
through experience?.
* actively promote the involvement of the children in care planning,
decision-making and service development?
* empathize with and treat others with dignity and respect?
* evaluate information and make effective decisions especially about
the care of children?
* display effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal
and written).?
* demonstrate effective team working skills?
* Show flexibility and openness to change?
* attend individual therapy and group-based therapy?
* demonstrate a consistent commitment to the therapeutic community
ethos?
* utilize supervision effectively?
* develop IT skills relevant to the role
* demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional and personal
development
* This is not an exhaustive list and other duties/expectations may
be required from the Social Care Worker

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW, YOU WILL
NOT BE SHORT-LISTED.

* Ordinary Bachelor?s Degree or higher in Applied Social Care
Studies (Minimum Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications)
* National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by
HETAC/IT (Minimum Level 7)
* Ordinary Bachelor?s Degree or higher in Social Care awarded by a
recognized body (Minimum Level 7 on the National Framework of
Qualification)
* Diploma in Social Care awarded by HETAC/IT (Minimum Level 7)
* Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from IT (Minimum
Level 7)
* Ordinary Bachelor?s Degree or higher in Social Care Practice
(Minimum Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications)
* National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), The
Open Training College (HETAC Accredited, Minimum Level 7)
* Other Qualifications - Degree in Psychology, Child and Adolescent
Psychotherapy, Youth and Community Work (Level 7), Social Work, Social
Sciences, Teaching & Nursing, Early Childhood Studies.

ABOUT BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN:

Brighter Futures for Children Ltd (BFFC) aims to help children
overcome developmental trauma resulting from adverse childhood
experiences such as neglect and child abuse. BFFC specializes in
providing a therapeutic environment where children enjoy positive
nurturing relationships with supportive adults. All staff undertake
therapeutic training and continuous personal development during their
employment with BFFC. Additionally, BFFC will commission and provide
evidence-informed therapeutic intervention that have demonstrated
effectiveness in assisting traumatized children to heal.

HOURS OF WORK:

7 x **Apply on the website** hour shifts a month (Some flexibility
around swapping shifts with other workers may be possible)

Staff are required to attend Team Meetings and Group Supervision every
other Tuesday from 9am to 5pm.

Education:

* Bachelor's (preferred)

Work remotely:

* No

Reference ID: Social Care Project Worker

PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR MOST UP TO DATE CV TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** AND SPECIFY WHETHER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE MALIN OR
FALCARRAGH AREA. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL
JANE MCGILL ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**


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Type: Permanent
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