RELIEF SCW (CROSSCARE IN-REACH SERVICE)
POSITION TITLE RELIEF SOCIAL CARE WORKER
PROGRAMME: Crosscare In-Reach Service
THE EMPLOYER:Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese
and is a registered charity.
Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos.
The Crosscare In-Reach service is based in a pre-reception centre for
asylum seekers and refugees. The service works to support refugees and
asylum seekers living in Ireland. The service supports both
individuals and families.
WORK SCHEDULE: 7 day rota (including evening & weekends ? Days)
Duties cover leave requirements in the Crosscare In-Reach Service
CONTRACTS 1 year relief contract
SALARY ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** per hour
? Band D4
LOCATION Crosscare?s In-reach service, Clonshaugh, Co. Dublin is
based in the Holiday Inn hotel, Stockhole Lane, and is accessible by a
shuttle bus from the airport.
REPORTS TO Project Leader
SERVICE PURPOSE
To provide a critical In-Reach service to Asylum seekers and Ukrainian
refugees staying in the hotel. We are committed to delivering the
highest standard of care possible and working closely with other
colleagues in Tusla, safetynet, IPO, IPAS and the department of social
protection to ensure that each individual receives adequate medical
care, support with the asylum process and to support Ukrainian
refugees with their status.
Our service is a challenging environment as we seek to achieve an
inclusive approach working with people with complex issues.
This role is completely client focused consistently seeking to achieve
the best outcomes for those we work for.
THE ROLE:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Welcoming families and individuals to the pre-reception centre
* To engage with and build professional trusting relationships with
each individual and family, treating them with dignity and respect,
and working within the values of Crosscare
* To carry out all duties connected with the operation of the
in-reach service, resolving conflict, responding to health issues, and
engaging with families.
* Follow reporting policy & procedures regarding Child Protection
concerns
* To work effectively as part of a team and being open to reasonable
requests from management in order to ensure effective working
relationships and responses to those living in the hotel.
* To work within the policies of Crosscare and the standard
operating procedures of the project
GENERAL
* To assist and contribute to the quality agenda in order to ensure
that a consistent delivery of service and quality standards are
adhered to in the project
* To perform all the administrative duties relating to the role in
order to ensure that the project runs smoothly
* To observe all Health and Safety policies of the project
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum BA Degree in Applied Social Care, Social Studies Addiction,
Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology or equivalent full Level 7 Degree
awarded by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) QQI
* Experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups,
within the homeless sector or community development/youth work sector.
* Child Protection Training
Please note applicants must clearly demonstrate the above essential
criteria in their application prior to being considered for
shortlisting
DESIRABLE
* Experience of working with asylum seekers and refugees
PERSONAL QUALITIES
* A commitment to social justice and to treating people with dignity
and respect
* An understanding of the principles of teamwork and the ability to
work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
* A positive, can do attitude is essential in this role
* Excellent communication skills, IT and report writing
* Flexibility, good time management and a professional manner
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND THEIR CV & COVER LETTER SHOWING HOW THEY MEET
THE SELECTION CRITERIA TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** STATING CLEARLY
?RELIEF SOCIAL CARE WORKER (IN-REACH)? IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE 5PM ON THE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_CROSSCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Garda Vetting will apply to this role_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
