JOB TITLE: SOCIAL CARE WORKER
REPORTING TO: Management team (Team leader/ Care Manager of Reach Deaf
Services Education service)
LOCATION: Primarily between St Mary?s and St Joseph?s Boarding
Campus. At times, the successful candidate may be called upon to work
in Reach Deaf Services Support Living Service
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
CONTRACT DURATION: Permanent ? subject to 6 month probationary
period
SUMMARY:
Reach Deaf Services provides a range of specialised services to young
Deaf people who attend the schools that share the same campus. We
operate during term time only. We seek to offer a homely environment
for all boarders with an emphasis on facilitating their personal
development to achieve their full potential whilst involved in
education. We seek to achieve a reputation for innovation and a strong
commitment to high standards in terms of our practice. The needs of
our boarders are our highest priority and guide us in our work.
The job holder will be working morning/day/evening/Sunday shifts -
roster in line with service needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Below are the key areas of responsibility; (This list is not
exhaustive)
* There are specific duties to be completed on shift and these will
be outlined at the point of induction, during the probation period,
regularly by management, and within service documentation. It is the
staff members responsibility to complete all relevant tasks.
* Implement operational plans as determined by the Head of Care/Care
Manager/ Team Leaders.
* Ensure compliance with practice with organisational policies,
procedures, national legislation, Children First, HIQA/TULSA and other
applicable standards.
* Contribute in the recording of all documentation e.g risk
assessments, complaints, Individual Crisis Support Plan`s.
* Promote an ISL environment with ISL being the first language in
use within the service
* Holding the role of keyworker, creating personal care plans and
ensuring that they are followed and regularly reviewed.
* Facilitate the development of boarders? life skills, education,
and personal goals through the key worker role.
* Maintain good household standards and encourage the children/young
adults to help with tasks including cooking, shopping, laundry and
household chores.
* Work with a range of other service providers/key stakeholders in
order to support the boarders.
* Engage with parents/guardians of boarders on an ongoing basis.
* Plan trips out and promote integration into the community.
* Attend all relevant training/meetings provided by Reach Deaf
Services & external agencies.
* Supervise boarders in all aspects of daily life, having regard for
their safety. Supervise activities and support the boarders in their
education.
* Ensure the safe storage/administration and recording of
medication.
* Strong awareness of Child protection and safeguarding & the role
of the Mandated Person.
* Engage in the reflective supervision process on a six weekly basis
& the Performance Objective process.
* Partake in service improvement initiatives i.e.. audits, action
plans, quality assurance.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum Level 7 Degree in Social Care or related social science
degree, Applied Social Studies, Community and Youth Work or Deaf
Studies
* QQI (Formerly FETAC) Level 3 in Irish Sign Language or commitment
to achieve within **Apply on the website** months and QQI Level 4
within two years ? this course will be funded by the organisation
* Full clean driving licence ? desirable
* Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders to
provide services to young people either in the community or within a
residential setting
* Minimum of one years? experience working in a
boarding/residential care setting
* Experience of providing of receiving reflective supervision to
facilitate professional development
* Experience of HIQA/TUSLA or equivalent audit processes
KEY BEHAVIOURS:
* Leadership potential
* Be creative and innovative
* Good problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels
* Willing to participate in change initiatives
* Reliability
* Ability to use your own initiative
* Level of Professionalism
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering
letter stating their suitability for the role. Please email **Apply on
the website** by close of business by **Apply on the website** July
**Apply on the website**.
If you require further details on this role, please contact me
directly at **Apply on the website**
_All offers of employment are subject to Garda Vetting_
Kristina Harris
HR Administrator
Reach Deaf Services
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
