JOB TITLE: EVENING SUPPORT WORKERS
LOCATION: Limerick Residential Service
REPORTS TO: Service Manager
PURPOSE: To assist the Team Leader and staff team in providing a
quality service to clients as they progress through our residential
service. Evening support worker participates as part of a therapeutic
team and is expected to act as a viable resource to clients and staff.
PROJECTS: Limerick Residential Service
JOB TYPE: Fixed Term (**Apply on the website** months contract)
Salary:
Hourly rate: ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website**
SUNDAY PAY: Double
CONTACT PERSON **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION REF. HR/LRK/ADS/ESW/**Apply on the website**
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment centre providing
community, day and residential services to men and women with
problematic substance use and their families in Ireland. Established
since **Apply on the website**. Coolmine Therapeutic Community
believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome
addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
We now have a vacancy for Evening Support Workers. The successful
candidates will report to the Team leader. They will assist the team
leader and staff team in providing a quality service to clients as
they progress through our residential service. Evening Support worker
participates as part of a therapeutic team and they are expected to
act as a viable resource to clients and staff.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT 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 Coolmine Therapeutic Community.
* 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 the 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 they require practical supports
or been requested by their keyworker
* To maintain the structure of the therapeutic community
* To complete overseeing duties and support clients on the floor at
all times
* To work within the policies of Coolmine Therapeutic Community 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 and
relevant form filling are completed appropriately in order to ensure
that the facility runs smoothly and effectively.
* To ensure that medication room is clean and tidy; that medication
is stored appropriately in the medication cabinet, that all medication
records are in order and to carry out any admin duties requested by
the nursing team
* To ensure that all information pertaining to clients is
communicated effectively in the handover and via email to the relevant
key-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:
The person spec sets out the essential abilities and qualities needed
by the successful candidate for this post.
_QUALIFICATIONS_
* Minimum Fetac level 6 or equivalent in addition studies or related
field.
* Working towards a recognised Diploma or Degree.
_EXPERIENCE:_
* Experience of working with drug and alcohol users and/or excluded
groups.
_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
_PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL:_
* 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 behaviour, demonstrating dignity and respect for
self and others at all times.
* Has good awareness of self and others, grounded in the ?here and
now? with good anticipation and observational skills.
* Role models exemplary behaviour and attitude ? is honest,
consistent, and responsible.
* Works as part of a team supporting the objectives of the Coolmine.
* Is mindful of Coolmine TC?s values:
* Dignity & Respect ? ensure the dignity and respect of individuals
by actively listening and holding a non-judgmental attitude.
* Compassion ? actively demonstrate compassion through responsible
love, concern and understanding for each other.
* Honesty, Consistency and Responsibility - this value is at the
core of what we believe and is demonstrated by accountability and
transparency in all areas of organisation.
* Safety & Security ? the implementation of policy and procedures
to ensure the physical and psychological safety and security for all.
* Committed to Quality - by reflecting on practice and committed to
continuous improvement of standards.
* Is open to appropriate challenges 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 Coolmine Therapeutic
Community.
* 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 with application reference code to
Justinah Bello, HR Manager at **Apply on the website**. Please quote
this application reference HR/LRK/ADS/ESW/**Apply on the website**.
The closing date for applications is 5pm FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** MAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
