AFTERCARE SOCIAL CARE WORKERS: CLONGRIFFIN, TALLAGHT, RIALTO AND
WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN AND NAAS, KILDARE.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
Aftercare services are support services that build on and support the
work that has already been undertaken by many including, foster
carers, social workers and residential workers in preparing young
people for adulthood. Everyone has a key role to play in preparing
young people to reach their developmental milestones.
THE COMPANY:
Barr?g Healthcare is a family run organisation based in Dublin
providing residential care and day packages nationwide to enable
people who need support across the area?s of mental health,
disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care. Our
programme?s are built around our central philosophy; to embrace the
possibilities for each person in our care and work with external
support agencies and local community groups to grow and foster
independence towards an outcome of social interaction and purposeful
contribution, celebrating the best of each person?s ability. We
pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service
user?s and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels
they would be a good fit within our organisation.
BENEFITS:
* Flexibility on working hours
* Competitive starting salary
* Sunday overtime rate
* Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free bus/Luas/rail/coach
tickets
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Promotion and development opportunities
* Support for further education and training
* Uniform provided
* Pension scheme (PRSA)
* Refer a friend bonus
* Discounted driving lessons
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Night shifts, day shifts, sleepover shifts all
available. Shifts vary by location, please get in contact for
specifics of each location (**Apply on the website** for queries)
SALARY: Starting from ?**Apply on the website** per hour
JOB TYPE: Full time, part time and relief roles available.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To participate in the development and implementation of
Care/Placement plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
* To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/service
user or vulnerable adult.
* To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and
clinical appointments.
* To liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other
agencies on behalf of the service user.
* To attend all team meetings in relation to the care and
development of the service user.
* To link in and take direction from your Service Manager and/or
Team Leader.
* To implement Barr?g Healthcare?s policies and procedures.
* To work as a member of a team.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Candidates must have a _relevant qualification_, at a minimum a
B.A. in Social Care, Fetac Level 7, B.A. in Applied Social Studies or
equivalent.
* Previous experience working with and supporting service users with
challenging behaviour and mental health seen as an advantage
* Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans
seen as an advantage
CLONGRIFFIN:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
