JOB TITLE: SOCIAL CARE LEADER
CLOSING DATE 3rd February **Apply on the website**
TAKING UP APPOINTMENT Expression of interest for future positions
arising
REMUNERATION & PACKAGE:
* Permanent Social Care Leader (?**Apply on the website**, **Apply
on the website** ? ?**Apply on the website**, **Apply on the
website**)
* Premium Rates for Sundays/Bank Holidays
* **Apply on the website** annual leave days (inclusive of Bank
Holidays)
* Maternity/Paternity Top up payment
* Comprehensive sick leave cover
* **Apply on the website**hr Life/Serious Accident Cover
* Access to highly specialised therapeutic training
LOCATION OF POST: To be confirmed ? panel being created
DETAILS OF SERVICE: Information about specific sites will be provided
at the job offer stage including information on the residential care
setting, services provided, team structures, possible future
developments etc.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: To the Social Care Manager
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Social Care Leader will provide care, protection, and support to
the vulnerable or dependent young people, individually or in groups,
in conjunction with the wider care team and other relevant agencies.
The primary aim is to provide the intervention necessary to address
the young person?s issues or the issues that are preventing them
from living at home or in relative/foster care. S/he will ensure the
welfare of those under his/her care and will act as an advocate as
appropriate. The Social Care Leader works as part of a therapeutic
social care team to provide care to service users.
Young people may be referred to a residential setting for a number of
reasons by the Social Work department e.g. family breakdown
/separation, history of neglect, sexual/physical abuse, addiction or
mental health issues. Residential care aims to provide a therapeutic
care placement to service users who most often present with emotional
or behavioural difficulties and cannot live with their own families.
The Social Care Leader will be a member of the management team and
contribute to ensuring the Purpose and Function, Policies and
Procedures and all regulatory standards are adhered to. The Social
Care Leader will take responsibility for decision-making and reporting
to the Director in the absence of the Social Care Manager.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
WORKING WITH CHILDREN/ YOUNG PEOPLE
* To participate in the development and implementation of Care and
Placement Plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
* To promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person
within the Service.
* To promote physical, emotional, social, and religious/spiritual
welfare of each young person in care.
* To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and
clinical appointments.
* To be responsible for the organisation of personal documents,
arrangements, information, and finance on behalf of the young person.
* To liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other
agencies on behalf of the young person.
* To attend meetings in relation to the care and development of the
young person.
* To engage in age-appropriate play and other activities with each
young person within the Service.
* To engage in physical intervention where this is in keeping with
local policies and procedures.
* To promote the participation of young people in decision-making on
issues that affect their lives at both individual and collective
levels.
* Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with young people,
relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
* Demonstrate initiative and innovation, identifying areas for
improvement, implementing, and managing change.
* Demonstrate commitment to achieving quality results and providing
quality service.
* To act as a shift leader and case manager for the key working
team, taking responsibility for planning and providing oversight of
each young person?s placement planning, communicating progress and
areas for development to the Social Care Manager.
* To provide supervision to social care workers.
* To provide leadership to the team in building therapeutic
relationships with our young people. Supporting practice and
participation with clinical input and our model of care.
HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES WHERE REQUIRED:
* To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the young people,
well-balanced meals of high quality.
* To undertake various aspects of home management including the
household budget, upkeep, and cleaning.
ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
* To attend meetings and report to the Manager on matters affecting
the delivery of service.
* To be accountable for any money spent on behalf of the service
during the course of duty, demonstrating evidence of effective
planning and organising skills including awareness of resource
management and the importance of value for money.
* To make written and verbal reports to the Manager on a regular
basis on the progress of development of the young person.
* Reporting and recording any incidents, however minor, that may
happen to the young person or are caused by them.
* Assist with the supervision of students, as appropriate/ required
under the direction of the Social Care Manager.
* To be familiar with emergency procedures and to know whom to
contact in an emergency.
* Ensure Child Protection procedures are followed in accordance with
the responsibilities of a designated officer.
* To keep abreast of current legislation and current professional
childcare knowledge.
* To implement procedures and policies.
* To undertake ongoing professional training and development.
* To attend regular supervision with the Manager.
* To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to
time.
* Demonstrate ability to prioritise caseloads and effective
management of time.
* Demonstrate good planning and organising skills including the
ability to manage deadlines, prioritise caseloads and effectively
handle multiple tasks.
TEAM WORK:
* Participate in working within a team-centred consistent approach.
* Develop and implement shift planning.
* Co-operate with the Social Care Manager in the management of duty
rosters in accordance with service requirements.
* Ensure consistency and follow-through on interventions between
shifts.
* Provide accurate and precise information at handover.
* Provide shift leadership as and when required.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
* Participate in regular professional supervision.
* Participate in further training and development as required.
* Provide guidance and education for work experience students.
* Undertake ongoing professional training and development.
* Engage in reflective and evidence-based practice.
* Keep abreast of current legislation and current professional
childcare knowledge.
* Be responsible for own health and wellbeing in order to carry out
the duties of the role / is committed to managing own work/life
balance.
* Promote and encourage social care practice development
HEALTH & SAFETY:
* Comply with and contribute to the development of policies,
procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practice and adhere to
relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
* Have a working knowledge of National Standards as they apply to
the role, for example, Standards for Healthcare, HIQA National
Standards for the Provision of residential care to Children,
prevention and Control of Healthcare-Associated Infections, Hygiene
Standards etc.
* Identify and participate in CDP relevant to the service provision
and nature of the work.
* Work unsocial hours as required within the working week.
* To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable
energy, water, and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low
carbon and efficient service.
THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST
OF ALL DUTIES INVOLVED AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE POST HOLDER MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS APPROPRIATE TO THE POST WHICH MAY
BE ASSIGNED TO HIM/HER FROM TIME TO TIME AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE POST WHILE IN OFFICE.
TO APPLY: Please send CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
