Depaul believes that everyone should have a place to call home and a
stake in their community. Our aim is to work with those who are
socially excluded and marginalised by providing a quality led service
in order to produce the best possible outcomes for those accessing our
services. We strive to empower our service users to make choices and
decisions about the way they live their lives. We work in partnership
with central and local government, housing associations and other
non-governmental organisations.
Depaul is an equal opportunities employer, we offer a standard **Apply
on the website** hour working week, generous leave entitlements and a
pension scheme. We support all staff with regular supervision and core
training.
DEPAUL WISHES TO RECRUIT TO THE FOLLOWING ROLE:
CASE WORKER
LONGFORD SERVICE
Temporary role ? **Apply on the website**-month FTC
Full time ? **Apply on the website** hours per week
Salary ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website** per annum
1. ROLE
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be a member of a
multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to support Depaul
service users. Working within the principal of harm minimisation where
residents receive a high degree of care, support and dignity, Depaul
has a commitment to service user participation and to empowering
residents to manage their own lives. This role works across a 7-day
week rota, and commences with increased annual leave days and other
added benefits.
2. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The core pillars of work for this service are:
* In partnership with service users, to assess their needs and
develop workable support plans, with regular reviews on the
progression of agreed goals.
* To advocate effectively on behalf of service users and refer them
to support agencies.
* To report on work to team and partner agencies.
* To ensure all resident files are kept up to date.
* To work from a strong housing-led approach to support
service-users in securing move-ons and in their transition to long
term community living.
* Life Skills ? Assessment and Practical Support - Building on
existing life skills interventions to empower individuals in a more
independent setting.
* Relational Security Support ? Managing risks relating to service
* Supporting residents - To maintain positive Mental Health
* Visiting Support to service users living independently in
community
* Interagency working with Partner agency
* Engagement with statutory agencies (Local Authorities/CWO etc.)
* Managing service related risks
* Ensuring excellent health and safety standards are maintained
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility
may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles
is required from time to time.
3. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
* Possess a formal qualification in a social care field, e.g. Diploma
in Social Care, Diploma in Applied Social Studies, Diploma in Social
Care Practice
* 2 years paid experience working in a social care field, desirably
in a residential or homeless setting
* Experience in keyworking and support planning
* Experience and knowledge of interagency working
* Experience of working in a Forensic Mental Health Service ?
desirable
* Experience of Life Skills work promoting residents to achieve
independence is desirable for this role.
* Experience of lone working or off-site working an advantage
* An understanding of enduring mental health issues and the impact
it has on the individual.
* Good working knowledge of risk assessment processes and systems
(i.e. S/U Risk assessment, Lone Working, Activity Risk Assessments)
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ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON THE
LINK BELOW
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
