_POST OF NORTH_ _CORK RURAL_ _COMMUNITY_ _HEALTH_ _WORKER_
We are seeking applications for 1 X FULL TIME (**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** HOUR WEEKLY) POSITION FOR A DURATION OF 2 YEARS WITH A 6
MONTH REVIEW _L_OCATION: DUHALLOW AREA OF NORTH CORK IRD DUHALLOW,
JAMES O KEEFFE INSTITUTE NEWMARKET.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** @ 5PM.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a new and exciting non clinical post for someone who enjoys
working with people and groups, has knowledge of the broad range of
supports and services provided by community and voluntary
organisations and an interest in COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING as
well as working knowledge and awareness of the social determinants of
health.
The post will be managed by _IRD_ _Duhallow_
The post holder will also have a reporting relationship to the
employing organisation in the local area as well as a local steering
group comprised of local representation/stakeholders with
representatives from CKHC HSE. The posts are funded by CKCH HSE Mental
Health Services and are administer and supported through Cork North
Community Work Department CKCH HSE.
THE OVERALL AIM OF THE POST:
The Rural Community Health Work post will form part of a team of rural
community health workers across rural areas of North Cork enhancing
existing services to support the development and delivery of a
Community Health Programme locally inclusive of the organisation and
delivery of specific suicide awareness trainings and wellbeing
workshops. The areas of suicide prevention, intervention and
postvention in the rural communities will also be supported by this
post.
SUICIDE PREVENTION: explores ways of mitigating the risk of suicide in
the community i.e. by empowering people to be aware of and encouraged
to engage in activities that contribute to their overall mental,
physical health and wellbeing.
SUICIDE INTERVENTION: seeks to inform members of the community with up
to date and relevant information in how to access support services for
themselves or others who are emotionally vulnerable and maybe having
thoughts of suicide ? it also includes informing the community of
the range of mental health/wellbeing/suicide prevention training
modules that are available both face to face and online.
SUICIDE POSTVENTION: offers anyone bereaved or affected by suicide
information on the supports available i.e. via the (SBLO service) ?
Suicide Bereavement Liaison service ? Samaritans etc. ?Lighting
the Way? bereavement resource ? postvention also seeks to prepare
professionals in the local area by the establishment of designated
postvention network that would work together to create a localised
postvention policy that is enacted after a critical incident has taken
place ? the formation of this postvention network is supported by
targeted online postvention training for designated and established
groups ? to support the community in the aftermath of suspected
suicide.
PRINCIPLE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Development of a series of health focused initiatives in partnership
with local community, organisations, steering group etc as per the
needs of the local community and population groups.
ORGANISE/DELIVERY OF A RANGE OF SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAMMES RELATED
TO SUICIDE AWARENESS/INTERVENTION/POST-VENTION WORK/HEALTH AND
WELLBEING SUPPORT WORKSHOPS (TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED AND A TRAINING
PLAN AGREED AT STEERING GROUP MEETINGS)
Liaise with other CHWs and projects in terms of shared learning and
development of best practice models.
Disseminate accurate information on accessing support services and
locally when needed.
To establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders
including health services (e.g Health & Social care professionals, GPs
, PHN, Community Mental Health Teams etc ), voluntary, social and
education resources, attending relevant meetings as necessary and
engaging with Community Health Network Structures as appropriate.
Work closely with the service steering group which will include
Provision of comprehensive reports, completion of data tracking at
quarterly steering group meetings.
Adhere to confidentiality and information sharing protocols at all
times
Introduce and work with local key community partners on the
establishment of the post-vention network (further information will be
provided)
_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._
_PERSON SPECIFICATION_
_AGE: _The lower age limit applying to this post is **Apply on the
website** years. The upper age limit for this competition is **Apply
on the website** years. (In accordance with current legislation).
Any candidate, who reaches the age of **Apply on the website** years
prior to appointment, will cease to be eligible and therefore, will
not be appointed to the post.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE AND ELIGIBILITY: A relevant
qualification in the area of Community Work/Community
Development/Community Education/Community Mental Health & Wellbeing
e.g. a certificate, diploma or degree in Youth and Community Work /
Community Education. OR
At least two years? experience relevant to the post with a good
standard of education (both formal and informal education/training
considered)
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS
* Facilitation skills with individuals and groups
* Report Writing.
* Good Research Skills.
* Good I.T. Skills.
* Excellent Communication skills
* Planning & Evaluation of work
* Team working and working on own initiative.
* Access to own transport & full clean drivers licence (employer
indemnity will be required).
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
* Experience and knowledge of community based programmes and
experience of facilitation & group work.
* Knowledge of social determinants of health
* Knowledge of and experience of networking with voluntary,
community & statutory agencies
* Experience of working across a range of groups and age ranges.
* Knowledge of issues/factors affecting poor and positive mental
health.
* Knowledge of the benefits of life-long learning/adult education.
* Ability to work on own initiative and on developing projects.
* VALUES: The suitable candidate will demonstrate a commitment to
community development approaches to practise/social inclusion/social
justice/anti discriminatory practise and essentially be a kind
approachable person who can work with all types of person and groups.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
* TENURE The current vacancy is to fill a Community Health Work post
in IRD Duhallow area. A panel may be created from which permanent and
specified purpose vacancies of full/part-time duration may be filled.
* WORKING HOURS: 1 x **Apply on the website** hour post/ Evening and
weekend working may be required from time to time. REMUNERATION:
Annual Salary Scale ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website** - ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** in
line with relevant experience and qualifications applied to the
**Apply on the website** hour weekly position
* ANNUAL LEAVE: The annual leave associated with the post will be
informed by the employing organisation
* PROBATION: All appointments shall be subject to a probationary
period of 6 months
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** OR
POSTED TO IRD DUHALLOW JAMES O KEEFFE INSTITUTE NEWMARKET CORK BY 5PM
FRI **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH FEB **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
* CV and cover letter will be required
* Shortlisting process will apply
* 3 Referees will be required with details to be supplied with
application.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
