JOB TITLE: Relief Workers
LOCATION: Coolmine Lodge - Blanchardstown
JOB TYPE: Fixed Term ( * months)
REPORTS TO: Residential Service Team Leader
PROJECTS: Coolmine Residentials Dublin
SALARY: € *. * Per Hour
PURPOSE:
To assist the Team Leader and staff team in providing a quality
service to clients as they progress through our residential service.
A support worker participates as part of a therapeutic team and is
expected to act as a viable resource to clients and staff.
CONTACT EMAIL: *
APPLICATION REF: HR/DUB/ADS/REW/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment centre providing
community, day and residential services to men and women with
problematic substance use and their families in Ireland. Established
since *. Coolmine Therapeutic Community
believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome
addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
We now have a vacancy for a Relief Worker. The successful candidate
will report to the Residential Services Manager and assist the Team
Leaders and staff teams in providing quality service to clients as
they progress through their therapeutic programme. A Relief worker
participates as part of a therapeutic team and he/she is expected to
act as a viable resource to clients and staff.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
* Engage with and build a professional and trusting relationship with
clients treating them with dignity and respect in order to work within
the values of Coolmine Therapeutic Community.
* Perform all the duties relating to the facility and ensure
immediate social needs of clients are met.
* Perform the practical tasks of caring for the client to ensure
that night time running of the house is maintained (e.g., standards of
living, hygiene of the facility, health and safety,) at the highest
possible level.
* Support the client’s if/when there is activity throughout the
night.
* Work within the policies of Coolmine Therapeutic Community in
order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service and quality
standards are adhered to in a drug and alcohol free environment.
* Complete all administrative tasks such as handover reports, rent
receipts and relevant form filling are completed appropriately in
order to ensure that the facility runs smoothly and effectively.
* Update internal client case management database, log interventions
and care plans onto the system.
* Ensure all information pertaining to clients is communicated
effectively in the handover and via email to the relevant key-workers
* Perform as a team member supporting colleagues, participating in
effective handovers and being open to reasonable requests from
facility manager in order to ensure effective work relationships
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
MANDATORY SKILLS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum FETAC level 6 or equivalent in addition studies or related
field.
* Working towards a recognised Diploma or Degree.
EXPERIENCE:
* Experience of working with drug and alcohol users and/or excluded
groups.
KNOWLEDGE:
* A working knowledge of Health and Safety, and the implications for
the working environment.
* A knowledge of good practice in working with drug and alcohol
users and other excluded groups.
* Knowledge of legislation affecting the sector
* Has good awareness of self and others, grounded in the “here and
now” with good anticipation and observational skills
CORE COMPETENCIES:
* Has excellent communication skills and can present information in a
way that is not over simplistic or complicated.
* Enjoys working with people, is approachable, and demonstrates warm
and friendly mannerisms, while being clear and explicit about
professional and personal boundaries.
* Has a “can do” attitude and a positive solution focused
approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
* Uses assertive behaviour, demonstrating dignity and respect for
self and others at all times.
* Role models exemplary behaviour and attitude – is honest,
consistent, and responsible.
* Works as part of a team supporting the objectives of the Coolmine.
* Is open to appropriate challenges and confrontation from clients
at the required time and place and is open to feedback and appraisal
from colleagues and management.
* Respect for the ethos and values of Coolmine Therapeutic
Community.
* Commitment to working within an environment which promotes Equal
Opportunities and has regard for the Health and Safety of others.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their CV & cover letter with application reference code to
Dylan Murphy, HR Administrator at *
Please quote this application reference HR/DUB/ADS/REW/**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
The closing date for applications is the **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF
SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
