SOCIAL CARE WORKERS ? EDEL HOUSE
Applications are sought for the position of two permanent full-time
_SOCIAL CARE WORKERS _with Good Shepherd Cork.
Good Shepherd Cork is an independent Cork-based charity. We provide
emergency and longer term accommodation, education, outreach and
support services to families, women and children across Cork city and
County who are homeless or vulnerable to homelessness.
POSITION 1: This position will involve working **Apply on the
website**.5 hours per week, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, DAY WORK. However,
flexibility is required as shift work providing **Apply on the
website**-hour cover, 7 days per week, will be part of this role.
POSITION 2: This position will involve working **Apply on the
website**.5 hours per week, SHIFT WORK, providing **Apply on the
website**-hour cover, 7 days per week and flexibility will be
required.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
* A recognised professional qualification in social care, social work
or an appropriate equivalent.
* Professional and caring approach to working with vulnerable
families, adults & children.
* Ability to communicate clearly and openly with an ability to treat
information confidentially and appropriately.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
_REPORTING TO THE SOCIAL CARE LEADERS AND MANAGER OF EDEL HOUSE THE
CANDIDATE WILL:_
* Possess the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to
establish trusting relationships with clients.
* Develop and implement appropriate care plans and ensure these are
adhered to.
* Assess housing and support needs using the Care and Case
Management Assessment Tools and approach.
* Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the Children?s
First Guidelines for Child Protection and Safeguarding.
* Liaise with other individuals within Good Shepherd Cork and
external agencies
* Adhere to the policies and procedures within Edel House.
* Be professional, caring and have an empathetic approach to working
with vulnerable adults, children and families.
* Have excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* Implement all organisational procedures and policies including
health & Safety and Child Protection guidelines.
* A genuine interest in the work of Good Shepherd Cork and
commitment to our vision, mission and values.
* Take on other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
JOIN OUR TEAM - BENEFITS:
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave (pro-rata), in addition
to bank holidays.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Company pension with company contribution.
* Excellent training and support and supervision
* Paid Sick Leave Policy
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Commuter Travel Tax Savers Ticket
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE ROLE PLEASE CONTACT:
Colette Foster, Manager, at **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Application for the position can be made by completing application
form which is attached to this advert. Please identify which role you
are applying for on your application form.
Closing date for application is WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
JULY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, NO LATER THAN 5:**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**PM by email to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Applications will only be accepted on the OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM.
CV?s will not be accepted.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
